Mechanical Engineer/Fitter/Fabricator, WF16

Mechanical Engineer/Fitter/Fabricator

We provide services to a wide range of sectors from power generation to working on the UK's Biggest reservoirs and bridges. Calder Lifting Services provides specialist contract lifting and mechanical support to Major UK Companies working in complex conditions both at height and in confined spaces across the North of England

Calder Lifting Services base is in Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, not far from Leeds. From here we operate locally and up and down the country. Occasionally, in this role you will be required to work away

As a Mechanical Engineer/Fitter/Fabricator, your tasks will be to assist with contract lifting, completing essential maintenance on shutdowns/outages or completing machine moving or machine & overhead crane installations. There will also be regular LOLER examinations and repairs to complete for customers and we also have our own workshop/hire equipment that requires regular maintenance.

About you

We are looking for someone with the following:

an NVQ in Mechanical Engineering, fabrication, Fitter or a related field

A valid UK drivers’ licence

Experience working as Mechanical Engineer/Fitter/Fabricator

You must be able to work to a high standard, have a Customer-focussed approach to your work and strong attention to detail

Proactive approach to maintenance and a commitment to ensuring the highest levels of equipment reliability

Good English communication skills are essential– both verbal and written.

Happy to work away from home occasionally for a couple of nights or a week at a time.

Plus, any of the following training/qualifications would be desirable, but not essential, we will provide this training if needed: IPAF, Fork Truck, CSCS cards, safety passport, Work at height, confined space training,

In return for your hard work we will offer you:

Competitive salary,

Paid travel time to sites (based on radius, T&C apply)

26 days paid annual leave plus 8 paid bank holidays= 34 days, Plus, the opportunity to buy more annual leave if you need it.

Pension Scheme

Opportunities to learn and train and gain professional qualifications in Lifting, such as qualifications from the Lifting Equipment Engineers Assoication

Full PPE and company uniform

Our base hours are 42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. 

Enhanced overtime rates- overtime is available with workload

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