Maintenance Fitter

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Working as a key member of the Maintenance team, the Fitter will support the continued production of their allocated shift by performing reactive maintenance duties with the ability to have good fault-finding methodology. Performing set maintenance tasks in line with Planned Maintenance schedules.
Package DescriptionMechanical Fitters Core Days – 40 hours per week.

Monday to Friday from 07:30 until 16:00

£13.50ph + increased overtime rates.
What you will be doing:Perform a range of Mechanical activities good hydraulic and pneumatic knowledge and methodical fault-finding abilities to support continuous production performance.
Perform a range of mechanical activities such as installations, repairs and renovations, covering pumps, motors, Gear boxes and heavy plant.
Responsibility for installation and replacement of high value equipment.
Work to scheduled planned maintenance tasks and ensure they are completed on time.
To participate positively in continuous improvement initiatives
Maintain good standards of housekeeping and plant hygiene
Authorised to stop plant or machinery in circumstances where safety to personnel or others is at risk or there may be damage to plant.
To buddy new employees to share knowledge of the job and plant
Keep Maintenance/performance records
Maintain excellent timekeeping and attendance
About you:Previous experience of factory work or physically demanding environments with Mechanical qualifications relevant to the machinery and plant at EMR Oldbury.
Previous experience of working on heavy machinery and plant involving pumps. Motors, gear boxes knowledge for example.
Able to read instruction manuals and drawings and interpret to correct issues and faults.
Electrically competent and time served.
Experience of having actively participated in team briefings or involvement in continuous improvement and new plant installations.

Who we are?European Metal Recycling is a global leader in sustainable materials with physical operations in the UK, USA, Germany and the Netherlands. Our core business is the recycling of metal and plastics from a range of public, commercial and industrial waste streams. Our recycling activities generate around 10 million tonnes of sustainable materials every year, saving over 10 million tonnes.

Our mission is to have great people serving our customers with dependable recycling solutions. EMR is still privately owned, with family values at its core. It’s a place where we care about our people, our customers, our workplace and our communities. We offer diverse and exciting career opportunities where individuals can make a difference and are recognised and rewarded for their hard work.

Find out more about us at www.emrgroup.com

EMR Group and its subsidiaries are committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunities employer, and value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.