Overview
Chippindale Plant Ltd is one of the largest privately owned plant hire and sales companies in the North of England with 8 depots including Leeds. Established in 1949, it provides a complete hire and sales service for a wide range of Construction Plant, Tools, Excavator Attachments and Secure Site Accommodation.
We are looking for a plant mechanic/fitters to maintain and repair a wide range of construction plant including; Compaction Equipment, Excavators and attachments, Dumpers, Telehandlers, Compressors and a wide range of Tools.
The role is for a workshop based mechanic/fitter job in our Manchester Depot.
Responsibilities
* Inspecting machines for defects
* Servicing and maintenance
* Undertaking routine inspections of various equipment
* Dismantling and repairing or replacing fault components
* Reassembling and testing components to ensure they are working safely
* Performing checks on new equipment before first use
* Using reports to diagnose faults
* Updating service records
* Escalating faults to managers
* Use of a wide range of specialist tools such as hydraulic presses
* Keeping the workshop area clean and tidy
* Follow all H&S procedures
* Basic welding
* Using lifting equipment in accordance with LOLER regulations
Qualifications
* Industry experience in a similar role
* Previous experience of diagnosing and repairing plant / machinery/ lifting equipment is essential
* Proven track record of diagnosing faults
* Previous experience of hydraulic systems
* Basic electrical skills for plant and machinery
* Previous experience of use of large workshop equipment
* NVQ Plant and Machinery or land based engineering L3 qualification desirable
* Manufacturer training courses for industry product
* M&E Experience
* FLT
* Current driving license preferred
Benefits
We are offering a stable position in a growing company that is investing substantially in new equipment and staff training.
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