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Mechanical Fitter​

As a Mechanical Fitter you’ll play an important part in ensuring equipment is in good working order, whilst usually supporting with various maintenance programmes. Mechanical Fitters work across a wide range of industry sectors including engineering, defence, infrastructure, power generation and the built environment. Mechanical fitters must be able to work to H&S legislation on-site, following Safe Systems of Work and control processes. Duties a Mechanical Fitter will need to complete can include identification and rectification of all system, manufacture, defects and alterations. Undertaking preventative maintenance plans by drawing on their mechanical knowledge.

Mechanical Fitters often hold an apprentice or qualified trades qualification including CCNSG, SVQ, NVQ or City & Guilds. To work on some projects Mechanical Fitters may need to hold up to date CTC clearance or other relevant security clearance checks.

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​Grangemouth

Grangemouth is a port town in central Scotland. It has a population of around 32,000 and lies east of the Forth Bridges on the southern shore of the Firth of Forth. Grangemouth was historically known for its distilling industry until that declined in the late 20th century, to be replaced by chemical production, most notably oil refining and pharmaceuticals.

Grangemouth is home to two major chemical plants and several oil refineries. These industrial sites are some of the most important contributors to Scottish GDP and employment, as well as exporting products to Europe and beyond.

Grangemouth is well connected to the rest of Scotland with many bus routes serving the area. If you are travelling by car, the town is only 20 km from the motorway network and there are plenty of train services from nearby Edinburgh.

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