Mechanical Fitter

Exciting opportunity for a Skilled Mechanical Fitter

As a Skilled Mechanical Fitter, you will be primarily supporting the Field Service Team to install/commission LNG stations within UK. In addition, you will also support Mechanical repair, service, overhaul of rotating plant in the Chesterfield Service Centre, as and when required, with the need to occasionally travel to customer sites of Howden in the UK to support as necessary.

Who are we?

Chart Industries is a leading global manufacturer of highly engineered equipment servicing multiple applications in the clean energy and industrial gas markets. In 2023 Chart Industries acquired the Howden Group, and the entire group is now represented in over 40 countries worldwide with over 11,700 employees. Our vision is to enable the vital processes of our customers and thereby promote a more sustainable world. Learn more about us at www.chartindustries.com.

Howden is a leading global engineering business who focus on providing mission critical air and gas handling products to our clients, helping them to increase their environmental and operational efficiencies. We recognise the value of people and truly believe that by working together, aligned to a common purpose, we all have the opportunity to grow, learn and make a difference.

What Needs To Be Done?

• Ensure adherence to company environmental, health and safety standards in compliance with company policies to ensure a safe working environment and the minimization of environmental impact

• Strict adherence to Health and Safety JSA's & risk assessments, strictly following Howden and customer Health and Safety policies.

• Involvement of all activities for the routine service, repair, overhaul & occasionally installation of rotating equipment in compliance with company standards and requirements.

• Communicate with project managers, workshop staff and clients to control activities and provide technical support pertinent to service/ repair/ overhaul/ installation.

• Prepare and issue all documentation relative to processing of activities – daily reports, visit reports, communications, time-sheets and associated documents.

• Carry out analysis of machinery and provide condition reports with the aim of driving additional business through service upgrades/ spare parts requirements etc.

• Interact and respond to all aspects of the business, supporting SHE, efficiency, delivery and quality improvements.

What Do You Need To Bring?

Essential skills, knowledge & behaviours

• Recognised engineering apprenticeship.

• Level 3 Qualification in Mechanical Engineering or relevant experience.

• Hand-on experience of working in a mechanical/industrial environment

• Time Management.

• Good communication skills.

• Ability to self-manage.

• Full clean driving license

• Willing to travel within the UK and occasionally worldwide.

Desirable skills, knowledge & behaviours

• IOSH qualification

• HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or relevant experience gained through working in as a multi skilled service engineer

• Knowledge of Electrical systems and Programmable Logic Controllers and applications.

• Control and Instrumentation.

In Return, we offer a range of fantastic benefits:

• A flexible and supportive work environment.

• A competitive salary.

• Generous holiday entitlement package.

• Howden Pension Plan with Scottish Widows.

• Healthcare cash plan with Healthshield.

• Access to My Howden Benefits & Wellbeing Portal – Cycle2Work programme, range of discounts across various retailers, wealth of information to support health & wellbeing.

• Group Life Assurance plan at 3x salary.

• Group Income Protection plan.

• Opportunity to be involved in our ESG ‘Bright Future’ initiatives – STEM ambassador & volunteering.

• Dedicated Help@Hand Service – Free Counselling, Physiotherapy, financial support etc.

• Training & Development Opportunities.

• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, shared parental and adoption leave pay.

The Company intention in respect of recruitment, selection and promotion is to appoint the most suitable candidate for each job regardless of that person’s race, religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age or disability.

Interested? We would love to hear from you! Please follow the link to our website to apply.