Bench Fitter
| Posting date: | 09 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 April 2026 |
| Location: | ASCN 1ZZ |
| Company: | Mitie |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 92010 |
Summary
Location: Ascension Island | Return Flights to UK | Accommodation & Meals Provided
Shape the future of military infrastructure in the South Atlantic!
Job objectives and responsibilities
-To support the delivery of Hard facilities management, contract key performance requirements, including but not limited to Pre Planned Maintenance, Reactive and remedial work orders
-Support other trades as required, take on other tasks identified in order to maintain delivery, such as contractor support, holiday cover
-Stop unsafe actions, report hazard observations, check safety equipment and assist safe delivery at all times, stop work if it is unsafe to proceed, seek advice
-Be proactive, identify synergies and implement changes to improve efficiencies
Main duties
-Complete all tasks and paperwork in a prompt manner, detail actions taken, works outstanding
-Carry out maintenance/ fault finding on mechanical motors, compressors, generators, pumps, air handling units and extractors including local exhaust ventilation systems, doors and other mechanical equipment as required
-Work within the team to aid delivery, communicate and support other trades as required
-Attend tool box talks, review risk assessments and method statements, check task instructions, complete asset change forms, submit paper work for approval such as overtime requests
-Maintain your training records, such as Prefabricated Access Suppliers' and Manufacturers' Association (Mobile Access Tower Scaffolding), Fire training, annual Risk Assessments and Method Statements review and any other contract requirements
-Will include swimming pool plant room, sewage treatment facility and plumbing tasks and power generation plant, training will be provided such as legionella and pool plant operation
Person Specification
-Proven record of experience of mechanical systems
-Be able to communicate with peers and the management team, in a polite and positive manner
-Take on extra tasks training as required
-Ability to work unsupervised
What You'll Get
-Unaccompanied position with free single living accommodation and meals at the mess.
-No VAT and simplified income tax structures.
-5% site allowance (monthly) and 10% tour bonus (annually).
-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
-Return flights to the UK twice per year.
Job Summary
-Location Ascension Island, South Atlantic Ocean (ASCN 1ZZ)
-Contract Duration 24 months
-Flights provided, 4 leave periods (5 months on, 1 month off)
-Corporate workwear and PPE provided
-Hours per week 47.5 hours
-Must obtain MoD basic level security clearance, Ascension Island Government eVisa, Medical and dental fitness certification
Shape the future of military infrastructure in the South Atlantic!
Job objectives and responsibilities
-To support the delivery of Hard facilities management, contract key performance requirements, including but not limited to Pre Planned Maintenance, Reactive and remedial work orders
-Support other trades as required, take on other tasks identified in order to maintain delivery, such as contractor support, holiday cover
-Stop unsafe actions, report hazard observations, check safety equipment and assist safe delivery at all times, stop work if it is unsafe to proceed, seek advice
-Be proactive, identify synergies and implement changes to improve efficiencies
Main duties
-Complete all tasks and paperwork in a prompt manner, detail actions taken, works outstanding
-Carry out maintenance/ fault finding on mechanical motors, compressors, generators, pumps, air handling units and extractors including local exhaust ventilation systems, doors and other mechanical equipment as required
-Work within the team to aid delivery, communicate and support other trades as required
-Attend tool box talks, review risk assessments and method statements, check task instructions, complete asset change forms, submit paper work for approval such as overtime requests
-Maintain your training records, such as Prefabricated Access Suppliers' and Manufacturers' Association (Mobile Access Tower Scaffolding), Fire training, annual Risk Assessments and Method Statements review and any other contract requirements
-Will include swimming pool plant room, sewage treatment facility and plumbing tasks and power generation plant, training will be provided such as legionella and pool plant operation
Person Specification
-Proven record of experience of mechanical systems
-Be able to communicate with peers and the management team, in a polite and positive manner
-Take on extra tasks training as required
-Ability to work unsupervised
What You'll Get
-Unaccompanied position with free single living accommodation and meals at the mess.
-No VAT and simplified income tax structures.
-5% site allowance (monthly) and 10% tour bonus (annually).
-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
-Return flights to the UK twice per year.
Job Summary
-Location Ascension Island, South Atlantic Ocean (ASCN 1ZZ)
-Contract Duration 24 months
-Flights provided, 4 leave periods (5 months on, 1 month off)
-Corporate workwear and PPE provided
-Hours per week 47.5 hours
-Must obtain MoD basic level security clearance, Ascension Island Government eVisa, Medical and dental fitness certification