Job overview:
We are seeking a skilled Fitter to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience testing and inspecting all equipment on hire fleet and ensure it is safe for rehire. previous experience as a car mechanic, engineer or hydraulic hose fitter.
Salary Range: £30,000 to £32,000 P/A
Essential skills and experience-
- The knowledge to be able to carry out electric diagnostics
- Vehicle repair knowledge
- Knowledge of fault finding
- The ability to use power tools in a safe and efficient manner
- Excellent communication skills to carry out the role in a professional attitude.
- To be well organised and manage own workload as well as work as part of a team.
- Experience of working under pressure and managing tight deadlines.
- The ability to read and understand schematics.
What do you need to achieve and deliver to be effective in this job?
- Carry out general maintenance and PDI inspections on equipment to a good standard.
- To carry out safety, functional and operational checks to all equipment on the hire fleet.
- Follow check lists/ inspection cards where necessary when inspecting machinery.
- PAT test electrical equipment in line with current legislation.
- To have own basic took kit and look after own tools and use correctly.
- Be competent to test the specific machinery that you are signing off.
- Carry out repairs when necessary
- Remove and replace damaged components on equipment.
- Service hire fleet at periodic intervals
- Refurbish hire fleet when needed.
- Ensure all tasks are carried out safely.
- Ensure that all PPE is always worn
- To ensure all damaged machines are put into quarantine, tagged and isolated and put into service repair area.
- Check parts lists, when needing to order new items
- To undertake any other duties or special projects which may be regarded as within the responsibility of the post.
It would be an advantage if I have these qualifications:
- NVQ in Plant Maintenance/ engineering or mechanical qualifications
- IPAF Operators license
- Manufacturer Specific Training
- PAT Test training
- CAPS license