Business:          The ReFood AD plants operate as integrated recycling units, processing a variety of food wastes to produce biogas, renewable electricity, heat and ReGrow (a nutrient-rich fertiliser for local farms). The plants also recycle the food waste packaging providing an environmentally sustainable solution for all waste producers looking for a safe method of diverting food waste from landfill.

The Position

An exciting opening has arisen for a suitably qualified Mechanical Fitter to join the team at ReFood’s Anaerobic Digestion facility in Doncaster. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to join an established and growing company, that is committed to helping conserve natural resources and protect the environment. The ideal candidate will be a safety conscious individual with the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.

This is a full-time permanent position working 12-hours shifts on a 4 on 4 off basis (days only).

As a Mechanical Fitter your duties and responsibilities will vary based on the Company’s requirements but will include:

• Day to day maintenance of all plant and machinery
• Conduct risk assessments on all jobs before undertaking any work/tasks.
• Undertaking planned preventative maintenance and lubrication schedule on plant assets such as pumps, motors, gearboxes, and valves
• To operate Depac when required
• To respond and fix alarms on Scada (process alarms)
• Completion of reactive tasks as per defect list, obtain readings from various on-site meters and completion of relevant check sheets.
• Assisting with contractor and third-party asset services and general housekeeping.
• Complete all logs and job sheets as required.
• Be expected to adhere to all Site and Saria Group Health and Safety Regulations and required to attend Health and Safety, Fire and Welfare Training both on and off site.
• To install and maintain equipment ensuring minimum interruptions to production.
• To assist in any other duties and ad hoc projects as and when required.
• Assisting other mechanical/operational departments when required.

The Person

• Hold a recognised apprenticeship or CGLI or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering.
• Engineering experience (this would be advantageous if this was in the AD industry).
• Must be a team worker and help the team to be progressive and develop.
• Experienced in working with and applying isolations and isolation systems LOTO (Mechanical and Electrical).
• Dual Skilled mechanical/Electrical is desirable but not essential.
• Experience of Centrifugal, Lobe, Diaphragm, and screw pumps.
• Able to replace shafts seals and bearings, pipework, fittings, and couplings.
• Confident with valve replacements and basic pneumatics.
• Must be used to working at height.