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Plant Fitter/Vehicle Mechanic – Worthing – c£30k - £40k doe

Working within the construction sector the role of Plant Fitter/Vehicle Mechanic will involve being responsible for the safe & cost-effective repair & maintenance of plant & equipment, without harm to people, the environment & targeting zero defects. The Plant Fitter/Vehicle Mechanic will be based out of a workshop near Worthing, but you will be required to attend site breakdowns as required. An NVQ (minimum Level 2/3) in Plant or Vehicle Mechanics is required for this role and experience of working within the construction industry.

Duties

Work to & within the company procedures, policies & regularly communicate with your line manager.

Prior to commencing work on vehicles or equipment, ensure compliance with method statements & risk assessments.

Ensure workshop equipment and tools are utilised within safety guidelines and is cleaned and returned after use.

Ensure manufacturers guidelines are followed when diagnosing, repairing and servicing equipment

Maintain a safe working environment & high standards of health & safety, environment & quality.

Ensure all site safety & environmental rules are followed including ensuring that appropriate PPE is worn, following safe systems of work and reporting any incidents.

Ensuring that plant has been inspected, tested & tagged prior to delivery to site.

Attend Site/Workshop inductions, toolbox talks and department meetings, ensuring all rules highlighted are adhered to, particularly in relation to Health and Safety.

Ensure timely completion of any e-learning courses and attend equipment related training as required.

Work efficiently and safely, ensure site tidiness and security to safeguard our workforce, the public and the image of our business.

Taking responsibility for security of vehicles, equipment & premises as appropriate.

Carry out designated tasks as instructed by Workshop Manager, dealing with any scheduled repairs as well as unscheduled repairs and checks as they arise.

Diagnose and apply the relevant mechanical and electrical repairs whilst ensuring compliance with any relevant risk assessments and method statements.

Repair or replace damaged or worn parts and test equipment to ensure any repairs are adequate.

Carry out fabrication, welding and gas cutting as required.

Carry out routine servicing of vehicles, plant and equipment, ensuring service records are completed and maintained.

Carry out diagnostics of vehicles and equipment both in the workshop and on site.

Ensure spares & oils are booked to the correct job/equipment and liaise with the Workshop Manager & Yard/Stores Operative to ensure stock/spares are maintained, minimizing waste & over ordering.

Maintain good timekeeping and productivity.

Utilise tools & equipment correctly & safely. Ensure spill kits are deployed where appropriate & are disposed of safely & effectively back at the yard.

Maintain a tidy work area at all times and assist the team in carrying out weekly cleaning of the workshop and yard area.

Must maintain any provided vehicle in a clean & tidy condition, carrying out daily defect inspections and ensuring any tools/equipment held in vehicle are inspected, calibrated and in good working order, reporting any defect

Assist the Workshop Manager in promoting a safe environmental & quality culture

Ability to work both alone and effectively as part of the Plant team, supporting others and utilizing each other’s strengths to help develop each other’s weaknesses.

Maintain good rapport and working relationships with site staff, operators, and other employees.

Giving support to the Yard/Stores Operatives as required.

​Assisting in the training and development of Apprentices.

Skills & Knowledge

Service and Repair of Small Tools, Heavy Plant & Vehicles

Competent with hydraulics, electrical, mechanicals, pneumatics, pumps and 2-stroke engines

​Basic fabrication, welding and gas cutting

Qualifications

GCSE’s Maths & English

NVQ (minimum Level 2/3) in Plant or Vehicle Mechanics

Plant Mechanics (relevant qualification)

Full driving license

Experience

Experience in working with heavy plant, vehicles, tools & equipment

Have worked within a construction environment

Training

Manual Handling

CSCS card

Use of diagnostic equipment