Mechanical Fitter
| Posting date: | 19 June 2024 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 August 2024 |
| Location: | Portsmouth, PO1 2AL |
| Company: | Portsmouth City Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 3768 |
Summary
Salary: Band 7 £29,777 - £33,945 Plus statutory overtime and callout allowance, £46,232 – £52,174
Hours: 47.5 hours per week on average, 07:00 – 17:00 Monday to Friday. Plus, callout one week in four, covering evenings weekends and public holidays
Rostered rest day one Friday in four
Permanent
The service:
The council employ us to facilitate the repair, maintenance, modification and installation of new equipment for “Portsmouth International Port”, including the “Camber Dock” area. We also provide mechanical diagnostic and fitting skills on a range of works including capital projects, planned and preventative maintenance, corrective, minor and major works. We operate a callout service, where breakdowns are covered 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
What is the role?
To work within the TSG structure of the Portsmouth International Port (PIP) maintenance team providing mechanical fitting, turning and welding skills on a range of works.
Who is the person?
You need to:
- Have served a recognised mechanical engineering apprenticeship, and ideally also have a BTEC in Mechanical Engineering (or similar / equivalent) qualification.
- Have a sound knowledge of and perform the functions specified by the Planned Maintenance System (PMS) for checking and reporting of defects on items of PIP operational equipment and major assets.
- To carry out corrective works on non-functioning or damaged equipment as reported through the Defect Reporting System (DRS) or through the PMS.
- To carry out minor works with an emphasis on mechanical fitting, welding, Hydraulics and pneumatics.
- To undertake other repairs and general maintenance on Port assets including operational structures, machinery and pumps etc.
- To be capable of working from engineering drawings.
- To be conversant with and capable of operating workshop related machinery (radial and pedestal drills, machine saws, grinders and lathes) also mobile plant – eg welding machines etc.
- To be qualified in or if not, attend courses for confined space, MEWP operation, slinging/ lifting and working at height.
- To be fully conversant with Health & Safety legislation in order to perform safely the duties listed above. To undertake Risk Assessments in conjunction with the Head of Engineering / Maintenance & Facilities Manager as required.
- To participate in the TSG "On Call" roster team for one week in four and also provide additional cover during periods of sickness absence and other unforeseen absences within the group.
- You need to be confident working unsupervised and able to use your own initiative. You’ll need to be adaptable and flexible to meet the demands of the service.
- Required to comply with all PIP and Portsmouth City Council policies and procedures and undertake any other tasks that may be reasonably allocated by PIP.
This is a physically demanding role, and you must be able to work at heights and in confined spaces as well as outdoors in all weathers.
If you have any questions, or would like an informal discussion about the role, please call Mr Karl Feary, Facilities & Maintenance Manager, 02392 855905.
Closing date: 28th July 2024
When completing the application form, please thoroughly tailor your application to the 'Who is the Person' points with the use of examples from your experience and attach this as a cover letter in the Supporting Documents section. This is really important or you are likely not to be shortlisted. Please ensure your C.V. is tailored to the role following the advice above. And that it includes include your full work history, explaining any gaps and includes employers name and address. Please click HERE for the full job profile!
All employees and third parties working at the Portsmouth International Port are subject to a Substance Misuse - Drug & Alcohol Testing Policy and the Port reserves the right to carry out with cause and random testing.
You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it.
We are a disability confident employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible and welcome applications from all areas of society.
We really appreciate our employees and fully realise they are essential to our success and look to offer an inclusive, supportive working environment where employees can reach their potentials with a healthy work life balance, offering the following rewards:
- A generous pension scheme
- Up to 31 days annual leave per year pro rata + bank holidays
- A range of retail discounts via our reward portal offering discounts at retailers including IKEA, Currys, Tesco
- Free Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellbeing support
- Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities including apprenticeships
- Potential to purchase additional annual leave
- Business travel support and initiatives, including bike loans