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Job title: Mechanical/ Diesel Fitter

Location: Cardigan

Job type: Temp-Perm

Working hours: Monday to Friday 9am-5pm

Rate: £30-£36k per annum

Benefits: -Free onsite parking – company benefits – great earning potential – personal career development

AMLR is working in partnership with a reputable small engineering company who are currently recruiting for a skilled mechanical/ diesel fitter to join their team to work along the maintenance manager.

Specialising in turning food, liquid and agricultural waste to produce biogas.

Due to the nature of the market our client supplies into, all candidates must be UK residents.

Responsibilities and Duties are required for the Mechanical Diesel Fitter role:

  • Maintain all plant equipment, such as pumps, mixers, motors, JCB Telehandler, heat exchangers, gas storage, sensors, alarms, valves, safety systems etc

  • Ensure the Spare Parts required are recorded and stock levels managed to ensure maintenance downtime is minimal.

  • Able to make component changes and fault finding

  • Responsible maintaining the physical mechanical aspects of the plant

  • Manage materials handling tasks, ensuring that all materials are stored and used efficiently within the warehouse environment

  • Providing out of hours servicing or repairs of critical equipment. This 'on call' cover is on a rota

  • Experience carrying out mechanical works in a similar industry such as agriculture, waste water, food manufacturing etc is a key advantage.

    Qualifications and Skills are required for the Mechanical diesel fitter role:

    An Apprenticeship or equivalent City & Guilds qualification is desirable

    Benefits we offer for the mechanical diesel fitter role:

    Competitive salary
    Competitive overtime rates
    On-site parking

    How to apply for the mechanical diesel fitter role:

    Please submit your most up-to-date CV to n. lawry @ amlr. uk or to discuss how we can find you your next move within your chosen sector with one of the many career opportunities we currently have, Tel: (phone number removed) and ask for Naomi

    About us

    AMLR is a dedicated bespoke talent specialist that partners with some of the UK's most prestigious and high profile Engineering companies, operating in advanced, precision engineering within the Aerospace, Automotive / Motorsport, Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Green, Environmental and FMCG industries.
    We’ll offer expert support and advice throughout the process giving you a streamlined stress-free transition into your next role

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