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Envar
Trainee Mobile Fitter / Junior Service Engineer
Sittingbourne, Kent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 2 days ago
- Salary
- Competitive
- Recruiter
- Envar
- Closes
- 19 Dec 2025
- Course
- No
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
Job Title: Trainee Mobile Fitter
Location: Mobile covering Kent, Ongar, West London, Swanley, Surrey
Salary: Competitive hourly rate
Job type: Full Time, Permanent
Working Hours: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat - 50 hours per week
Envar is a producer and supplier of high quality soil improver, woodland garden mulch, wood chip and biomass. We operate green waste composting sites across England with sites in Surrey, Northamptonshire, West London, Essex, Kent and Suffolk as well as our flagship site in Cambridgeshire where we also process food waste. In addition to composting Envar also recycle coffee grounds.
About the role:
Envar Composting are looking for a Trainee Mobile Fitter to persistently maintain high standards of workmanship and competence in performing tasks associated with preventative maintenance checks and general maintenance whilst maintaining high standards of internal and external communications and relationships.
The individual will have the opportunity to learn to install, maintain and repair heavy machinery such as shredders, trommels, loading shovels, telehandlers, excavators and tractors, while handling lighter equipment such as pumps and generators. The role providers a great variation of types of work and allows any new entrant to develop their skill set and deepen their knowledge into plant and machinery. Stock control of parts is also a requirement that will enable further development and understanding of the role.
Note: in addition to these functions, employees are required to carry out such other duties as may reasonably be required.
Key Responsibilities:
Comply with all health and safety regulations and maintain a clean and safe work environmentStaff have a duty to take care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their actions at workCarry out inspections, diagnosing any fault and defects on Plant Equipment, related equipment and components. This includes testing, dismantling, overhauling, repairing, and re-assembling as requiredPerform planned maintenance in workshops and on siteDevelop skills in diagnosing and repairing faultsUndertake electrical repairs and maintenance on equipment and machineryComplete stock control checks of partsParticipates in supporting operatives and employees in preventative maintenance checks, services and general maintenance/repairs of Plant Equipment, related equipment and componentsParticipate and support in planned maintenance shutdownsEnsure that all work done by the team is carried in line with the safe systems of work and that appropriate PPE and safety equipment is always usedAccurately complete the necessary paperwork in a timely manner as required such as service records and job sheetsAbout you:
Essentials:
Good CommunicationTime and Priority ManagementProblem SolvingPay attention to detailWilling to work at heightInterest in engineeringAbility to work alone or in a teamEngineering BackgroundDesirable:
Ability to plan own workExperience in the Waste IndustryExperience with Shredders, Screeners, Shovels, Excavators & ConveyorsBenefits:
Life Insurance with access to GP24Commitment to wellbeing through Employee Assistance ProgrammeElectric Car salary sacrifice scheme for eligible employeesCycle to work schemeCompany EventsGymFlex salary sacrificePlease click on the APPLY button to send your CV for this role.
Overseas candidates will NOT be considered for this role. We are not sponsoring Visa's at this time, so please refrain from applying unless currently eligible to work in the UK.
Candidates with the relevant experience or job title of; Service Technician, Mechanical Maintenance Technician, Electrical Engineer, Installation Technician, Field Service Engineer, Technician, Repair Technician, Electrical Maintenance Engineer, Installation Engineer, Mechanical Engineer will also be considered for this role.
Ad ID: 5417455663
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