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MECHANICAL FITTER
HARTLEPOOL
£ + benefits excellent (see below)
Shift Pattern – 06:00 – 14:00/20:00 - 04:00/02:00 – 10.00
Our well-established client, with operations at many of the UK’s busiest ports, have a vacancy for an Advanced Mechanical Fitter (time served) to join their growing team. As an experienced Mechanical Fitter / HGV Fitter you will be required to undertake planned maintenance and servicing predominately of Port equipment, such as Reach Stackers, 3.5t – 45t Forklift trucks, tractor units, and sometimes working on Cranes such as Harbour mobile cranes, RTG’s and Ship to Shore cranes. You would also be required to respond to breakdowns and failures using problem solving techniques to return the equipment to service with minimum downtime. You will need a full driving licence for this role in order to attend breakdowns off site and at other sites in the area.
As the role is within a multi-skilled and fully flexible working environment, skills in other trades would be a distinct advantage. Experience of hydraulic systems, burning, welding and mobile plant electrics would also be desirable. The work entails working outside in all weather conditions and the ability to work at heights.
Shift patterns of 06:00 – 14:00/20:00 - 04:00/02:00 - 10:00 with other shifts required when covering vessels berthed/working.
The company offer a genuine opportunity to build a career with this prestigious growing organisation with on-going training.
Responsibilities
* Undertaking planned maintenance and servicing, predominately of Port equipment, such as Reach Stackers, 3.5t – 45t fork lift trucks and tractor units.
* Cranes, such as Harbour mobile cranes.
* Responding to breakdowns and failures.
* Using problem solving techniques to return the equipment to service with minimum downtime.
* Assisting in planning maintenance and servicing activities in line with statutory requirements and manufacturers specifications
Mechanical Fitter Personal Specification:
* A time served apprentice trained fitter, qualified to City & Guilds level 3, or ONC
* Highly motivated and proactive approach to Health and Safety legislation
* Knowledge and understanding of relevant regulations – i.e., LOLER/PUWER
* Computer literate, Microsoft Office
* Good team player
* Flexible and reliable
* Full Driving Licence
* Ability to read Hydraulic, Pneumatic and electrical drawings would be advantageous
* Capable of making decisions quickly and effectively
* Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
Benefits
* Salary Circa £43,462
* Internal training and Safety Passport Training/ On-going training and assessments
* Sick pay scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* PPE provided – Overalls etc.
* Employee Assistance Program for personal support (health, finance, etc.)
* Company pension scheme (up to 6% company contribution)