Robinson Brothers Limited is a family owned company located in West Bromwich, West Midlands. We are specialists in organo-sulphur synthesis and high pressure hydrogenation supplying organic chemistry services to a global market in quantities from grams to multi-tonnes. We manufacture intermediates for the Pharmaceutical, Agrochemical and Speciality Chemical industries as well as many others and our team of chemists are experts in custom synthesis, contract manufacture and process optimisation.

A vacancy has arisen to join the Mechanical Department.  This is an excellent opportunity to work as part of a highly skilled Mechanical Engineering team within a lower tier COMAH facility. The successful candidate will be an experienced, qualified Mechanical Fitter. You will need to demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with a range of departments to ensure that daily goals are achieved.

The ideal candidate will have the following experience listed below:-

• Mechanical preventative and reactive maintenance work in an industrial environment working on equipment such as gearboxes, pumps, mechanical seals, pipework etc.
• Mechanical plant installation and modification work.
• Statutory inspections - pressure testing, plant integrity and commissioning work.
• The use of Computerised Maintenance Management Systems.
• The ability to use and interpret equipment drawings, manuals and other technical information to assist with all works.
• Work in accordance with the company safe systems of work and permit to work systems.

Qualifications/Training

• You will need to have a recognised mechanical apprenticeship and educated to ONC or City and Guilds level 3 (RQF level 3) in Mechanical Fitting/Engineering as a minimum.
• Ideally you would also have training with MEWP’s, abrasive wheels, welding equipment and confined spaces.

Career development will be possible with both internal and external training courses available.

Salary is £32,964 which includes a shift premium, plus a paid sick scheme, free life assurance and access to a stakeholder pension scheme, based in West Bromwich, West Midlands.

The position works on the 5-shift system, working 2 days, 2 nights, 4 days off shift pattern.  Each working shift is 12 hours.  Day shifts at 06:00 – 18:00 hours, night shifts are 18:00 – 06:00 hours.  This pattern includes weekends and most bank holidays with the exception of Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. Every 8 week rotation there is an 18 day break with 1 day allocated to training.  There is a 1 hour paid break during each 12 hour shift.

Applications should be sent by email to [email protected].  Please include a covering letter with your CV.

Interviews will be held once suitable applications are received.