Mechanical Fitter

About this opportunity

Company Description

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability.

SGS’s Industries and Environment services help businesses ensure safety, sustainability, and compliance through testing, inspection, certification, and consulting—supporting sectors from manufacturing to infrastructure and environmental management.

Job Description

• Job Title: Mechanical Fitter 
• Location: Immingham 
• Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8am-4:30pm 
• Salary:  £28k – £36k (DOE), including a bonus, private healthcare and generous benefits package 

Looking for a practical, hands-on engineering role? Join SGS Valve Services as a Mechanical Fitter and help maintain, repair and overhaul industrial valves for customers across a range of industries.

This varied role combines workshop and site-based work, giving you the opportunity to develop your skills while working alongside an experienced team within a global business.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Carrying out valve maintenance, repairs and overhauls.
• Supporting testing, certification and inspection activities.
• Working safely and following industry and company standards.
• Completing job paperwork and quality documentation.
• Supporting the team to deliver high-quality service to customers.

Qualifications

This could suit candidates from a wide range of engineering backgrounds, including manufacturing, maintenance, plant, heavy industry, oil & gas, utilities, power generation or similar sectors.

What You’ll Need

• Full UK driving licence.
• Mechanical fitting, maintenance, assembly, manufacturing or engineering background.
• Forklift Truck licence.

Desirable

• Apprentice-trained Mechanical Fitter or equivalent experience.
• NVQ Level 2 (or similar engineering qualification).
• Safety Passport.
• Experience with valves, pumps, rotating equipment, pressure systems or industrial maintenance.

Additional Information

At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for: 

• Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
• Private medical cover (BUPA)
• Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance
• Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
• An additional day off for your birthday
• Retailer Discounts
• Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay
• Length of Service Awards
• Christmas Vouchers
• Health & Wellbeing initiatives
• Discounted Gym Membership

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

APPLY NOW for full consideration, if you are selected for an interview, or further consideration, we will be in touch with you directly.

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Source: SGS — United Kingdom careers