Mechanical Fitter

Mechanical Fitter (Rotating Equipment)

Fawley Oil Refinery, Hampshire
Monday-Friday | Day Shift | Permanent
NAECI Blue Book Rates - Grade 5

First Achieve is recruiting on behalf of a specialist engineering client for a Mechanical Fitter to join their permanent team at Fawley Oil Refinery. This role focuses on rotating equipment maintenance, particularly pumps across the site.

The Role

Working on-site at Fawley, you'll be responsible for the maintenance, repair, overhaul, installation and commissioning of rotating equipment, supporting both corrective and preventative maintenance activities. You'll work closely with refinery engineers and the wider maintenance team to deliver high-quality work safely, on time, and to exacting standards.

Key Responsibilities

Removal, strip-down, inspection, repair and rebuild of rotating equipment

Installation and commissioning of pumps and associated equipment

Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications

Measuring and recording dimensions, tolerances and clearances

Completing job reports, strip-down reports and rebuild documentation

Ensuring all work is carried out in line with site HSEQ procedures and permit-to-work systems

Maintaining high standards of housekeeping and site organisation

Working both independently and as part of a team

Willingness to carry out ad hoc duties as required

Participation in overtime and shared call-out arrangements when needed

Pay & Benefits

NAECI Blue Book Rates - Grade 5 (2025 rates):

Basic Rate: £22.44 per hour

Overtime A: £31.42 per hour
(Monday-Friday & first 4 hours Saturday)

Overtime B: £40.39 per hour
(Over 4 hours Saturday & all-day Sunday)

Travel Allowance
Paid for every shift travelled, calculated based on home address to Fawley Oil Refinery in line with NAECI Blue Book rates (Scale
1).
Not applicable during sickness or annual leave.

Skills & Experience Required

Proven experience working with rotating equipment (pumps essential; gearboxes, turbines, motors and valves desirable)

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Comfortable working to strict safety and quality standards

Good communication skills

Qualifications & Requirements

Valid CCNSG Safety Passport

Full UK Driving Licence

Valid Passport

Medically fit and willing to undergo drug & alcohol testing

Basic IT skills (Microsoft packages; ERP systems desirable)

Work Environment

Refinery-based role

Overtime may be required at short notice

Shared 24-hour call-out responsibilities as required