Mechanical Fitter

Job Description Mechanical Fitter with Altrad:

The Mechanical Fitter supports the delivery of the Group’s business objectives by working in accordance with company standards and departmental procedures.

We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Fitter to service, maintain, repair, and prepare a wide range of air-operated tooling and associated equipment. The role involves hands-on mechanical work within a workshop environment, ensuring all equipment is safe, reliable, and ready for operational use.

The successful candidate will have strong mechanical aptitude, experience working with pneumatic systems, and the ability to diagnose and resolve mechanical faults efficiently.

Tasks and Responsibilities as Mechanical Fitter:

Equipment Maintenance & Repair 

• Service, inspect, and repair air-operated hand tools and pneumatic equipment
• Maintain and overhaul blast pots and abrasive blasting equipment
• Maintain diaphragm pumps and fluid transfer equipment
• Diagnose mechanical and pneumatic faults and carry out effective repairs
• Test equipment to ensure safe and correct operation after repair

Inspection & Preparation

• Carry out pre-hire and post-hire inspections of equipment
• Prepare equipment for deployment to customer sites
• Clean, refurbish, and recondition returned equipment
• Ensure all equipment meets safety and quality standards
• Assist with PUWER compliance and ensuring that all is in accordance to applicable legislation

Workshop Operations

• Work safely and efficiently within a workshop environment
• Maintain clean and organised work areas
• Use workshop tools and lifting equipment safely
• Accurately record work completed, parts used, and service history in asset management system ePlantTrack.
• Support stock control of spare parts and consumables

HSEQ

At Altrad, Safety is our first Core Value and we believe that safety is a team effort. Safer Together is employee owned. It is how we think, communicate and act at Altrad. As a member of the Altrad team, there are expectations of you within your role:

• Be aware of, and understand your HSEQ responsibilities relevant to your role, if unsure ask your Line Manager
• Work in partnership with HSEQ on any HSEQ matters
• Work in accordance with your departmental HSEQ Service Level Agreement

People

• Develop others skills and experience

JOB REQUIREMENTS

At Altrad, we attach great value to the key competences of our employees. We expect you always give safety the highest priority and that you are strongly working together with others. You are a specialist in your area of expertise and you have a proactive and entrepreneurial attitude.

Specific Requirements for the Mechanical Fitter:

Education & Experience

Essential

• Standard Grades (or equivalent), commensurate experience with the role and have demonstrated an appropriate level of technical competence.

Desirable

• Forklift Experience

Experience and Skills 

Essential

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Fitter or similar role
• Strong mechanical fault-finding skills
• Experience working with pneumatic systems and air-powered equipment
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and diagrams
• Competent using workshop tools and measuring equipment
• Good understanding of mechanical components and assemblies
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable

• Previous experience in a similar role in the Oil and Gas Industry.  
• Experience with blasting equipment and surface preparation tools
• Experience with spray systems and coating equipment
• Knowledge of fluid handling systems and pumps

WORKING CONDITIONS –

There are many great reasons to work at Altrad – 

Competitive Benefits

In order to attract and retain skilled, competent and customer focused people we offer a competitive and extensive benefits package providing a suite of both contractual and voluntary benefits including access to corporate discounts. Employee benefits will depend on work location and role, however, may include life assurance, income protection, and private medical insurance.

In addition we recognize the importance of providing flexibility to our employees and offer a Flexi Friday working arrangement as well as the opportunity to purchase additional annual leave.

Location: Dyce, Aberdeen
Hours: 40 hours
Contract: Permanent

Working Arrangements: On-Site

COMPANY INFORMATION 

Altrad is an international leader in the provision of industrial services, generating high-added value solutions principally for the Oil & Gas, Energy, Power Generation, Process, Environment and Construction sectors. The Group is also a recognised leader in the manufacturing of equipment dedicated to the Construction and Building market. Altrad’s multidisciplinary services range from engineering and technical services to maintenance, access solutions and specialised services for industry leaders. Headquartered in France, the Group employs around 65,000 people and is still led by its Founder and President Mohed Altrad. 

CONTACT

Think this role could be the perfect match for you? We’d love to hear from you! Simply complete the job application, and if you have any questions along the way, our Recruitment Team is here to help, just reach out to us at AIS.Careers@Altrad.com