Mechanical Service Technician / Mechanical Fitter

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Mechanical Service Technician / Mechanical Fitter
Location: Swadlincote, Derbyshire
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm
Salary: £30,000–£48,000+ DOE + Overtime
Job Type: Minimum 6 month contract (Discussion after)

\n Our client is a well-established engineering company specialising in the maintenance, refurbishment and servicing of industrial equipment. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an experienced Mechanical Service Technician / Mechanical Fitter to join their engineering team based in Swadlincote.

\n The Role
\n As a Mechanical Service Technician, you will be responsible for inspecting, servicing, repairing and rebuilding specialist industrial processing machinery to OEM standards.
\n Key Responsibilities

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• Inspect, diagnose and repair industrial processing equipment.
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• Dismantle, inspect and rebuild machinery to OEM specifications.
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• Replace bearings, shafts, seals and rotating components.
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• Carry out precision alignment and mechanical assembly.
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• Diagnose mechanical failures, structural fatigue and component wear.
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• Produce detailed inspection reports and technical documentation.
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• Assist with installation and commissioning of refurbished equipment.
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• Maintain high standards of health and safety whilst working in the workshop and on customer sites.
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Applicants should have experience working on industrial processing equipment, ideally including:\n
\n Vibratory Equipment\n

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• Vibratory screens
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• Vibratory feeders
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• Exciter units
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• Eccentric drive systems
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Magnetic Separation Equipment\n

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• Eddy Current Separators (ECS)
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• Permanent and Electromagnetic Overband Magnets
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• Magnetic Head Pulleys
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• Magnetic Drum Separators
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• Suspension Magnets
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Mechanical Skills\n
\n You should have experience with:\n
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• Bearing replacement
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• Mechanical rebuilds
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• Shaft alignment
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• Setting critical tolerances
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• Rotor balancing
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• Precision mechanical assembly
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Applicants should be confident using precision measuring equipment, including:\n
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• Micrometers
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• Dial indicators
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• Vernier calipers
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• Precision measuring equipment
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You'll be able to:\n
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• Measure wear against OEM tolerances
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• Identify bearing failures, fatigue cracking and corrosion
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• Diagnose component failures
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• Recommend appropriate repair methods
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Technical ReportingThe successful candidate will be able to produce accurate:\n
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• Inspection reports
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• Condition assessments
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• Failure analysis reports
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• Repair recommendations
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• Costed refurbishment reports
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Essential Qualifications\n

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• Level 3 NVQ, City & Guilds or BTEC in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
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• CSCS Card, CCNSG Safety Passport or equivalent
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• Full UK Driving Licence
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Desirable Qualifications\n

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• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations or equivalent
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• Experience testing electromagnetic coils
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• Gauss testing of magnetic equipment
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• Non-Destructive Testing (DPI or similar)
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• Forklift, MEWP or Overhead Crane certification
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Salary: £30,000–£48,000+ depending on experience.\n
\n Benefits include:\n
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• Monday to Friday working (8:00am–4:30pm)
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• Company pension
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• Overtime opportunities
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• Tools allowance
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• Ongoing training and professional development
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• PPE and specialist equipment provided
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If you're an experienced Mechanical Service Technician or Mechanical Fitter looking for a long-term opportunity with a respected engineering business, we'd like to hear from you. Apply today\n