Job Title:  Fitter - Compressed Gases

Job Purpose:

To repair, test, and overhaul valve and cylinder assemblies, including conducting hydrostatic testing of cylinders and charging complete assemblies to pressures of up to 4500 PSI. The role supports safety-critical equipment and requires strict adherence to compliance, quality, and health and safety regulations.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Repair, test, and overhaul valve and cylinder assemblies in accordance with approved procedures.
• Strip down valve assemblies and assess condition of all components.
• Inspect individual parts, identify defects, and replace unserviceable items using approved standard spares.
• Thoroughly clean components prior to reassembly.
• Rebuild valve assemblies ready for functional testing using various flow rigs.
• Carry out hydrostatic testing of cylinders in accordance with Department of Transport requirements.
• Reassemble valve and cylinder components to approved specifications.
• Charge complete assemblies to pressures of up to 4500 PSI, ensuring compliance and safety at all stages.
• Provide ad hoc support to the Safety Inflatable Team as required to meet operational demands.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant working environment at all times.

Experience:

• Previous experience interpreting and strictly following compliance manuals and technical documentation (essential).
• Experience in a regulated engineering, workshop, or aerospace environment is desirable.

Qualifications:

• Numerate and literate, with a minimum of GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English.

Competencies:

• Ability to work effectively within multi‑disciplinary and cross‑functional teams.
• Reliable, flexible, and proactive when working within a small team of skilled technicians.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective and collaborative working relationships.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage tight deadlines, and multitask while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Positive, enthusiastic, confident, and self‑motivated approach to work.
• Commitment to maintaining health, safety, and regulatory compliance at all times.