WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?
1. Permanent role
2. £35k DOE (OTE min.£40k)
3. 38.5 hours per week, Mon to Thu (7:00am-4pm) and Fri (7:00am – 12:30pm)
4. Overtime rates x1.5 and x2 on Sundays
5. 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
6. Pension scheme
7. Training and development opportunities
8. Secure, full-time employment with a very strong order book
9. Friendly and supportive workshop environment
THE BUSINESS
Westray Recruitment Group are seeking Mechanical Fitters to join our client in Washington who are a specialist manufacturer of vehicle mounted access platforms. They have been established for over 20 years and grown to serve businesses nationwide. They are acknowledged by their customers as one of the UK’s leading companies who value their unique expertise and support. They can provide role stability due to their long serving history with their clients.
As a result of increase in work, and a very strong order book which currently sits at over £4 million; they are seeking a multiple mechanical fitters to join their team.
THE ROLE
10. You will assemble mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and electronic components
11. Fabrication and Welding skills would be advantageous
12. Assemble mechanical components of vehicle-mounted access platforms from engineering drawings and build instructions
13. Fit cherry pickers and excavators’ hydraulic systems, mechanical linkages, and structural assemblies to vehicle chassis
14. Carry out routine servicing, testing and inspections
15. Work on a variety of commercial vehicles including flatbeds, vans, and bespoke bodies
16. Collaborate with electrical and hydraulic fitters to ensure integrated system performance
17. Perform quality checks and functional tests on completed installations
18. Diagnose and rectify mechanical issues during build or commissioning stages
19. Ensure all work is completed to the required safety and quality standards
20. Maintain a clean and safe working environment, following health and safety procedures
THE PERSON
21. You will be time-served fitter with qualifications (NVQ Level 3 Mechanical Engineering or similar)
22. You will have your own hand tools; and specialist tools are available on site
23. You will be flexible to work overtime as and when needed
24. You will have good communication skills
25. You must have a good understanding of engineering drawings and standards
26. You will be comfortable working indoors or outdoors
27. Basic electrical skills up to 24V
28. Preferably within repair and manufacture of access platforms (cherry pickers)
29. Experience working with hydraulics and mechanical assemblies
30. Ability to work independently and as part of a team
31. Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to high standards of workmanship
TO APPLY
Please apply for this position and your CV will go direct to our Engineering Consultant Harry Mann who is leading the search. Alternatively, if you have any questions, please get in touch with Harry at Westray Recruitment Group.