Fitters Assistant

Fitters Assistant

Location: Winsford

Full time Onsite

Job Description

At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering protecting and connecting people everywhere.

By joining Rolls-Royce youll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength and all perspectives experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.

To support Mechanical Fitters in the overhaul repair assembly and maintenance of mechanical equipment including the preparation cleaning decontamination and movement of components ensuring all work is completed safely and to the required quality standards.

What you will be doing:

• Assist Mechanical Fitters with dismantling inspection repair and reassembly of mechanical components and equipment.
• Carry out power washing and steam cleaning of engines power packs generators and mechanical components prior to inspection and overhaul.
• Perform decontamination activities removing oil grease carbon deposits dirt and other contaminants in accordance with company procedures and environmental requirements.
• Prepare components for inspection repair and assembly by cleaning masking and protecting parts where required.
• Operate pressure washing and cleaning equipment safely and efficiently.
• Assist with lifting moving and positioning components using approved lifting equipment and manual handling techniques.
• Prepare tools materials and work areas to support maintenance and overhaul activities.
• Use basic hand and power tools under the guidance of qualified fitters.
• Support fault finding and general mechanical tasks as directed.
• Maintain accurate work records and report defects.
• Follow engineering drawings work instructions and company procedures.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards using 5S.
• Comply with Health Safety Environmental and Quality requirements including PPE and safe handling of cleaning chemicals.
• Support continuous improvement and workshop production targets.

Position Qualifications

• Basic mechanical knowledge.
• Experience with pressure washing/industrial cleaning desirable.
• Awareness of safe handling of oils chemicals and contaminated components.
• Ability to use hand and power tools.
• Good communication and teamwork.
• Experience in rail heavy engineering manufacturing or automotive environments is advantageous.

Preferred requirements:

At RollsRoyce we put safety first do the right thing keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles

Power Systems is the Rolls-Royce business which provides world-class power solutions and complete life-cycle support under our product and solution brandmtu. Through digitalisation and electrification we strive to develop drive and power generation solutions that provide answers to the challenges posed by the rapidly growing societal demands for energy and mobility.

We deliver and service comprehensive powerful and reliable systems based on both gas and diesel engines as well as electrified hybrid systems. These technologically advanced solutions serve our customers in the marine and infrastructure sectors worldwide.

Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing competitive resilient and growing company. Join us and it can be your future vision too.

Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful inclusive and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued diverse perspectives fuel innovation and everyone can thrive.

As part of our selection process candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required full instructions for the next steps will be provided.