Mechanical Fitter/Engineer

Description

We require an experienced mechanical/assembly fitter to work in a small manufacturing team to assemble and maintain bespoke road repair machinery. As part of the role you will be involved in New Machine Builds for both our own fleet and external customers, as well as helping to maintain our fleet of 25 vehicles to ensure they are safe, reliable and fit for purpose. Our fleet operate all over the country, and on occasion you may be asked to travel to support a machine breakdown.

Qualifications and Skills

Recognised qualification or suitable experience in mechanical fitting/assemblyAn ability to read and understand engineering drawings.Good general knowledge of mechanical principles with a logical approach to effective fault finding and rectificationExperience of using hand tools, basic marking out and drilling, light grinding and dressing.Experience of troubleshooting mechanical systems, performing preventative maintenance and working with a continuous improvement mentality.Good communication and motivational skills are required and flexibility.UK driving license requiredHGV license would be an advantageBasic IT skills using Microsoft office requiredExperience with small diesel/petrol engines, compressors and high volume blowers would be a distinct advantageExperience of hydraulics and pneumatics would be a distinct advantage Key Responsibilities

Primarily assembling new road repair machinery and integrating the machinery onto HGV vehiclesGeneral factory maintenance/housekeepingWork alongside the wider engineering team to solve engineering problems and develop systemsIdentify and accurately describe build issues and discuss solutions with the engineering teamPlan, manage and take on responsibility for tasks allocated by workshop supervisorLiaise with customers and other departments on machine breakdowns and faultsBe prepared to repair machinery both on and offsiteRectify faults by repairing, replacing and testingRecord relevant information on repair work undertakenTrain new colleagues as requiredA willingness to take on roles outside of those listed above to support other areas of the business Other Attributes

Be a highly self-motivated individual, able to work under your own initiativeUndertake training where necessaryAdhere to the Correct and safe use of power tools and workshop equipmentMaintain an awareness of health & safety requirementsBe aware of the need for risk assessments prior to carrying out any taskBe flexible to work overtime and some weekends

Ad ID: 5418011819