Mechanical Fitter Site Engineer
1 day ago
Exeter
Mechanical Fitter | Site Engineer UK - Site-Based Customer Premises | Office Based in Willand | £33,000-£39,000 per annum | 40 Hours per Week | Monday-Friday | Permanent Introduction Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for a hands-on Mechanical Fitter / Site Engineer to join a field service team based in Willand. You'll work predominantly off-site at customer locations, assembling, installing, maintaining and repairing industrial machinery and equipment. Travel time is paid, with a company van and fuel card provided. This is a varied role where no two days are the same, with the opportunity to work across different customer sites rather than being workshop-based. What We Offer • £33,000-£39,000 per annum, depending on experience., • Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week., • Overtime available, with no regular weekend or night work., • Company van and fuel card provided for work use., • Private use can be discussed., • Paid travel time from home to the first job., • Pension., • Holiday allowance. Key Duties • Build and install mechanical systems, structures and industrial equipment on customer sites, working to specifications and deadlines., • Carry out planned preventative maintenance to keep machinery running efficiently and minimise downtime., • Diagnose faults and carry out mechanical repairs on industrial equipment, including bearings, gearboxes, hydraulics, conveyors and pumps., • Read and work from engineering drawings to construct, install and modify mechanical systems and structures., • Work safely on customer sites, following permits and RAMS and maintaining high standards of workmanship., • Complete job sheets and service reports and highlight any issues or recommendations to the client. Requirements • Proven experience in assembly, installation and maintenance of industrial machinery and equipment., • Strong mechanical fitting skills, including fitting, alignment, fault diagnosis and use of hand and power tools., • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings - essential for installing systems correctly., • Self-motivated and able to problem-solve independently on site., • Full UK driving licence - essential due to the travel requirements. No points preferred for insurance purposes. Desirable Experience: • Experience constructing mechanical systems and structures from scratch., • Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics., • Previous field service or Site Engineer experience., • Welding skills or a fabrication background. Interested? If you're a practical, site-ready Mechanical Fitter or Site Engineer who enjoys building from drawings and keeping industrial equipment running, apply today with your up-to-date CV. Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment. JBRP1_UKTJ