Mechanical Fitter Days

Doncaster, Yorkshire
ReFood

Business: The ReFood AD plants operate as integrated recycling units, processing a variety of food wastes to produce renewable energy, heat and ReGrow, a nutrient-rich fertiliser for local farms. The plants also recycle the food waste packaging. The plants provide an environmentally sustainable solution for all waste producers looking for a safe method of diverting food waste from landfill.

The Position: An exciting opening has arisen for a suitably qualified Mechanical Fitter to join the team at ReFood’s Anaerobic Digestion facility in Doncaster. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to join an established and growing company, that is committed to helping conserve natural resources and protect the environment.

In return we will offer you the opportunity to develop your existing skillset, in order to fulfil your potential.

The ideal candidate will be a safety conscious individual with the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.

This is a full-time permanent position working 6am-4pm, Monday to Friday.

As a Mechanical Fitter your duties and responsibilities will vary based on the Company’s requirements but will include:

• Day to day maintenance of all plant and machinery
• Conduct risk assessments on all jobs before undertaking any work/tasks.
• Undertaking planned preventative maintenance and lubrication schedule on plant assets such as: pumps, motors, gearboxes, and valves
• To operate Depac when required
• To respond and fix alarms on Scada (process alarms)
• Completion of reactive tasks as per defect list, obtain readings from various on-site meters and completion of relevant check sheets.
• Assisting with contractor and third-party asset services and general housekeeping.
• Complete all logs and job sheets as required.
• Be expected to adhere to all Site and Saria Group Health and Safety Regulations and required to attend Health and Safety, Fire and Welfare Training both on and off site.
• To install and maintain equipment ensuring minimum interruptions to production.
• To assist in any other duties and ad hoc projects as and when required.
• Assisting other mechanical/operational departments when required.

Requirements:

• Hold a recognised apprenticeship or CGLI or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering.
• Engineering experience (this would be advantageous if this was in the AD industry).
• Must be a team worker and help the team to be progressive and develop.
• Experienced in working with and applying isolations and isolation systems LOTO (Mechanical and Electrical).
• Dual Skilled mechanical/Electrical is desirable but not essential.
• Experience of Centrifugal, Lobe, Diaphragm, and screw pumps.
• Able to replace shafts seals and bearings, pipework, fittings, and couplings.
• Confident with valve replacements and basic pneumatics.
• Must be used to working at height.
• Basic IT Skills.
• Have a flexible approach to working hours.
• Have an analytical approach to problem solving.
• Be able to communicate well and professionally at all levels.
• Be able to work on your own or as part of a team with minimal supervision.

Salary: Competitive Pay and Benefits

Please apply in writing with your CV to HR Department, Ings Road, Doncaster, DN5 9TL or email

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted due to the high volume of CV’s being received.