Newport, NWP, GB
Mechanical Fitter

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Tradebe is a group of industrial businesses with the commitment of creating a more sustainable planet and making significant contributions to human wellbeing. In the UK, we are leaders focused on recycling, energy recovery and circular economy, managing all different environmental liabilities in a sustainable way.
What will you do? Make an impact!
Main purpose of job:
To carry out site maintenance tasks at Gwent and Bridgend Waste Management Centres. To maintain these plants in a safe and compliant operational state and to proactively improve the maintenance records and operational efficiencies at these sites whilst maintaining the highest health & safety standards.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- To carry out mechanical maintenance tasks at Gwent and Bridgend sites as necessary. This will include (but not be limited to):
- All treatment plant assets: pumps, fans, pipework, tanks, compressors etc
- All transfer station assets
- All office building and laboratory assets
- To use the Planned Preventative Maintenance System to schedule and record all maintenance work on each site.
- To proactively plan future maintenance tasks to maintain the smooth running of the plants.
- To travel to the Bridgend site when required to carry out maintenance tasks.
- To continually strive towards the highest health & safety goals.
- To maintain, develop and follow company procedures.
- To maintain the highest standards of housekeeping. To work with the Operations Manager to monitor and improve productivity and efficiencies on the plants and transfer station, and within the Maintenance Department.
- Laisse with site contractors when required. To ensure the company procedures regarding the health & safety of contractors are followed and maintained.
- Understand Permit to Work system.
- To assist in reviewing and developing maintenance techniques and procedures and plant & transfer station processing capabilities.
- To ensure that maintenance activities are maximised and carried out efficiently.
- To ensure that all records required by statutory regulation and company procedure are maintained.
- To produce any reports for line manager as requested.
- To provide the same for Bridgend site. To standardise procedures, capabilities and equipment across Tradebe sites where applicable.
- To perform all other reasonable duties and tasks as requested.
Do you have what it takes?
Essential Skills:
- Mechanical maintenance skills & qualifications
- Basic computer skills
Desirable Skills:
- Health & Safety knowledge
- Pressure jetting
- PPE regulations
- Current regulations: PUWER, LOLER, Pressure Systems, Working at height, Confined Space Working etc
- Welding
- Working knowledge of electrical maintenance
What’s in for you?
* Competitive salary - £34,000
* 5% annual bonus
* Contributory Pension
* Flexible benefits (access to our benefits platform for discounts and cash back on shopping purchases, gyms and leisure activities, cycle to work scheme and dedicated wellbeing centre)
Ready to make a difference? Apply now!
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