Vehicle Fitter
Location: Peterborough
Salary : £30k-£34k OTE
Our client is seeking an efficient and reliable Vehicle Fitter to work in our factory, near Peterborough. The role requires a minimum of 2 years mechanical engineering experience and 2 years experience in automotive 12- volt and 48-volt electrical circuits is required. Welding would be a distinct advantage but is not essential.
Job Description:
As a Fitter for the UKs largest manufacturer of industrial electric vehicles, you will work in the Factory team, producing a wide range of vehicles.
Working on the front line of production, you will help maintain the high standards our customers expect. The job is challenging and interesting, with a lot of variation. Not only will you be responsible for building our own vehicles, but also for the maintenance and repair of the rental fleet.
The vehicles are used across a wide variety of industries, anything from oil rigs to motor manufacturing, airports to hospitals, golf courses to wildlife parks, atomic plants to power stations and more.
Experience and requirements:
* You will have 2 years of mechanical engineering experience, gained in an automotive, power generation, aviation, or manufacturing environments.
* You will be experienced in electrical fault finding, repair and general maintenance of machinery.
* Welding experience is an advantage, but not essential
* You can communicate clearly on technical issues
* You are comfortable prioritising tasks in a changing customer-driven environment
* You can work on your own and as part of the team, when required
* Clean driving license
* The role would suit a positive can do attitude, underpinned by an active roll the sleeves up style
* You are required to provide your own Hand Tools common to the trade, Air Tools required for the position will be supplied.
Day to Day Duties:
* Actively participate in the on-the-job training program
* Build production vehicles as per given job cards
* Prepare or repair rental vehicles, as per given job cards
* Meet production build target hours
* Ensure you are aware of and comply with the company Health and Safety Policy
We offer:
* Competitive rates - OTE 36-48k
* Basic Hours of work 39 per week - overtime offered
* Company profit share bonus scheme (minimum 1-year service to qualify)
* 29 days Holiday (including bank holidays)
* Ongoing manufacture & inhouse technical training
* Opportunity and encouragement to progress with the company.
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