Exciting Opportunity for a Skilled Fitter to join our team 

As a Skilled Fitter you will work within our Bareshaft team to assemble screw compressors to Engineering/Contract Specification and then test the screw compressors hydraulically and pneumatically to specification.

This is a permanent position working 37 hours per week with a starting salary of £33,500. You will also have the opportunity to earn shift allowance with the Bareshaft Team currently operating a three-shift rotating structure with a rate of x1.33, consisting of early shift (6am-2pm), back shift (2pm-10pm) and night shift (10pm-6am), Sunday Night - Friday Early.  Additional overtime available out with the standard shift pattern (All overtime at 1.5)

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. Chart employees over 11,700 people based across 64 global manufacturing locations and 50+ service centres. Recognised for an innovative edge and expansive portfolio, Chart has a global leadership position in process technologies with products and services in applications such as hydrogen, carbon capture, energy recovery, nuclear, water treatment, mining, and LNG to name a few.

In 2023, Chart acquired Howden, a leading global engineering business. Since 1854, Howden has been at the forefront of developing engineering solutions for the needs of industrial processes. Today, Howden provide mission critical air and gas handling products to clients with our range of highly engineered compressors, blowers, fans, steam turbines and rotary heat exchangers.

The strategic combination of Howden and Chart expands our offering of products and solutions across the Nexus of Clean™ -- clean power, clean water, clean food and clean industrials. Together we are advancing a more sustainable future, by helping our customers to increase their environmental & functional efficiencies and decarbonise their operations. We have a strong corporate identity and a clear purpose - you will be a member of our team shaping the future of the company and participating in helping our customers tackle some of the planet's most pressing issues.

What will you do... 

• Assemble Screw Compressors to Engineering Drawings and Contract Specifications.

• Adhere to relevant instructions contained within SOPs/ WSI’s on the assembly of Screw Compressors to ensure that each compressor is built to specific standards.

• Conform to all aspects of HCO Quality Management system including the fulfilment of all relevant procedures, including all WSIs to ensure conformance to international standards.

• Deliver Quality product in a timely manner whilst contributing to efficient and effective manufacturing principles to ensure compliance with cost forecasts.

• Contribute & comply with accurate collation of Shop Floor documentation information. To ensure compliance to internal and external requirements.

• Interact & respond to all aspects of HBE supporting cost reduction, efficiency, delivery and Quality improvements

To be successful you should have …

• Recognised Mechanical fitting apprenticeship and relevant qualifications.

• Previous experience of precision manufacturing & assembly of rotating equipment i.e. pumps, compressors and turbines.

• Engineering Drawing interpretation ability

• Rotating equipment experience, including balancing of sub assembly components.

• Previous experience of hydrostatic testing of assemblies.

• Good communication skills

It’s a bonus if you have (but not essential)..

• Lean Manufacturing Skills

• Lifting & Slinging and forklift certification

• Previous experience in rotating equipment

• General Environmental Health & Safety awareness

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.