Our client based in Shoreham-by-Sea is looking to recruit an Electrical / Mechanical Fitter to produce truck conversions in accordance with design requirements and engineering Instructions.
Hours:
Monday to Thursday 8.15am to 5pm (30 mins for lunch) and Friday 8.15am to 12.45pm.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Undertaking electrical and mechanical modifications of electric and diesel-powered equipment to meet specification.
- To be proficient in electrical and/or mechanical fitting skills, including minor fabrication.
- Reading and interpreting engineering instructions (drawings, wiring diagrams, photographs) to achieve project specification.
- To select appropriate materials for on-job manufactured parts.
- To complete project documentation as required during and at the end of the work.
- Document (sketches, photographs or instructions) any aspects or components developed by the fitter during the project for future reference.
- To participate in Continuous Improvement projects as required.
- To operate within the guidelines of Company Procedures.
- To ensure the workplace is kept clean and tidy by routine housekeeping.
- To comply with the Company Policy on Health and Safety, and discipline etc.
EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND KNOWLEDGE:
Essential
- Ability to read and understand engineering/technical drawings and processes.
- Experience in electrical wiring.
- Experience in mechanical fitting.
- Basic IT skills.
- Ability to complete required documentation and records in a timely manner.
- Proactive, enthusiastic, and flexible attitude.
- Strong team ethic.
- Willingness to adhere to all health and safety policies, procedures and processes.
- Willingness to learn additional skills.
- Willingness to work overtime when required.
- Own suitable tool kit required to complete duties.
Desirable
- Apprenticeship, City & Guilds or equivalent
- Experience of Zone 1 and Zone 2 conversions
- Awareness of quality assurance throughout the whole process
- Ability to problem solve
Benefits:
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Holiday purchase scheme – an extra 2 weeks of holiday can be purchased
- Company sick pay after a qualifying period which increases with length of service
- 5% employer pension contribution to be matched by the employee – salary sacrifice pension is available
- Life assurance at 3 x annual basic salary
- Cash back health plan
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- Health surveillance and health checks
- Other wellbeing and engagement activities and initiatives
- Learning and development opportunities