Job Title: Mechanical Fitter / Assembly, Test & Repair Technician
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Salary: Starting rate £14.94 per hour
Holidays: 30 per yr, increasing to 33
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Working Hours: 36 hrs per wk – Mon-Thurs 7.30 – 4.00pm, Fri 7.30 – 11.30am + overtime
Benefits: Pension Scheme, DIS Scheme, Contractual Sick Pay Scheme, Free Parking
Oilgear UK is part of the international Oilgear group producing High Pressure Hydraulic equipment and systems in the UK with facilities located strategically around the globe. Oilgear have been producing electronic control systems for over 40 years within a business that was created in 1921, we are celebrating 100 years in business.
Due to our continued growth Oilgear Leeds is currently recruiting for Mechanical Fitter / Assembly, Test & Repair Technicians to join our expanding team.
About the Role:
You will work with, and learn from our experienced team to be responsible for the assembly, testing, fault finding and repair of valves, pumps and manifolds. You will also support our Service Centre Engineers to ensure that Oilgear provides an excellent, efficient and effective service to our customers.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a proactive and positive approach, a keen, hands-on problem solver with previous experience in a similar role who thrives in a team working environment.
The Company will invest in your development, equipping you with the technical skills for the present and ensuring you have a fulfilling, long-term career.
The site is conveniently situated approximately 1 mile from the centre of Leeds, we have our own parking and it is located with easy transport links to both the city centre and the motorway.
Main duties will include:
- Carrying out assembly, test and repair activities on valves and pumps for the power generation, aerospace and steel making industries
- Interpret system / circuit drawings and mechanical engineering drawings
- Trouble-shooting & fault-finding, strip/inspect and repair hydraulic machinery
- Identify component needs & liaise with purchasing department & stores
- Assembling and testing pumps & valves
- Use industry standard testing equipment
- Oversee & be responsible for the calibration of the testing equipment
- Complete test reports & produce test cards
- Development work and project working with design & electrical engineers
- Contributing to project review and other related meetings
- Highlight issues on build, raise NCR’s and find solutions to problems
- Be involved in, monitor, review the Health & Safety processes & procedures in the department including general housekeeping, PPE, complete Audits & Maintenance Schedules
Person Specification:
Technical/Job Specific:
- You must be computer literate and have good levels of numeracy and literacy
- You will be experienced in working in a manufacturing or similar engineering environment
- You will ideally have an NVQ Level 3 in Engineering/ Mechanical Fitting or the equivalent
Core Skills:
- Attention to detail and good communication skills both written and verbal are essential
- Excellent organisation skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills
Personal Qualities:
- The company operates within a dynamic and fast paced environment; to thrive in this role you will need to have a positive and friendly approach, flexible, team player
- You will be someone that is open to learn new skills and adapt to the company’s processes, systems and procedures, whilst also suggesting improvements where needed
- You must have ability to work as part of a team to ensure the overall objectives are met
- Strong personal accountability with a team working ethic for timely completion of tasks
Please Note:
When applying you should provide a covering letter detailing your salary expectations and availability to commence work.
All candidates must be currently eligible to both live and work in the United Kingdom.
Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.
Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Fitter, Repair Technician, Technician, Electro-Mechanical Systems Engineer, Assembler, Hydraulics Engineer, Mechanical Service Engineer, Test Engineer, Test Technician, Service Technician, Mechanical Technician, Assembly Technician, Assembly Engineer may also be considered for this role.
