Maintenance Fitter

Business:    

Originally founded as Prosper De Mulder Limited in 1926; SARIA’s UK operations have a market-leading presence in a wide range of sectors associated with the food chain.  The Group’s companies manufacture quality products for use in human and animal foodstuffs, agriculture, aquaculture, and industrial applications. The company has a UK annual turnover approaching £250 million and employs around 1,000 people at 23 sites across the country.

The Position:    

Applications are invited for a Shift Maintenance Fitter position at the Company’s SecAnim Widnes site. This is a full time permanent position, working 4 on / 4 off shifts (days only). The post holder will assist with the operation and maintenance of all processes and equipment within the Rendering division.

As a Fitter your duties and responsibilities will vary based on the Company’s requirements but will include:

•    Maintenance and repair of a range of mechanical plant, a good knowledge of Pneumatics & Hydraulics
•    Good knowledge of all pump types (centrifugal, positive displacement , self priming etc.)
•    Completion of Planned Preventative Maintenance activities
•    Undertaking surveys and reports as required  
•    To evaluate performance and ensure the proper servicing and maintenance of equipment under contract to the company is carried out. 
•    To be able to carry out a reasonable standard of welding, MMA & MIG
•    Completion of steam raising works and boiler house routine checks
•    Assist in meeting all legislative requirements in respect of environment and health and safety, including maintaining accurate records.
•    Cover in the plant for sickness/holidays.
•    Any other ad hoc duties as required. 

Requirements 

•    Had a time served apprenticeship or recognised Mechanical Engineering certification/qualification, or equivalent.
•    Previous engineering experience within a process/factory environment. 
•    To be able to work on own initiative and take ownership of projects within an agreed timescale.
•    Take a pro active approach to problem solving and produce appropriate solutions to reduce disruption to working processes.
•    Have a calm and methodical approach to work and be able to work under pressure within time constraints.
•    Manage a number of projects effectively and troubleshoot as and when required.
•    Must be a team worker, and help the team to be developed and maintained.

Salary: Competitive Salary and Benefits
Location: Widnes

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted due to the high volume of CV’s being received.

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