Trainee Vehicle Fitter

Whale Tankers; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading manufacturer of liquid waste vacuum tankers as a Trainee Vehicle Fitter at our Solihull site. You'll receive full training to fit hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems in commercial vehicles. Enjoy a supportive team environment with opportunities for advancement and a range of benefits, including a holiday bonus, private medical insurance, and a competitive pension scheme.

Benefits

£500 holiday bonus

Performance-based bonus

Private medical insurance (BUPA)

Competitive pension scheme

25 days holiday plus statutory days

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Free parking

Qualifications

• Capable of using a range of hand and power/pneumatic tools.
• Able to understand work instructions/SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Training to fit hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Diagnosing hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical faults.

Skills

Positive attitude

Teamwork

Understanding work instructions

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Pneumatic tools

Job description

Trainee Vehicle Fitter for our Solihull Site

Hours of work

1. Week 1: Monday – Friday 06.00-14.00
2. Week 2: Monday – Thursday 14.00 – 22.30 and Friday 14.00-19.30

We are an employee-focused business committed to developing people to ensure that we have the best there is as part of our ever-expanding team.

Are you ready to work for one of the largest manufacturers of liquid waste vacuum tankers and jetting equipment in Europe?

Join our Whale Family!

Working in the Final Assembly Department, we seek someone capable of working within a team environment and training to fit hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems to commercial vehicles within final assembly.

As this is a trainee role, full training will be provided. You will learn to operate the vehicle to ensure functions are working correctly and diagnose hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical faults.

We are looking for someone with a positive attitude, capable of using a range of hand and power/pneumatic tools, and able to understand work instructions/SOPs to assemble components for our tankers.

If this sounds appealing and you possess the relevant skills and experience, apply today! Joining us means becoming part of an expanding, enthusiastic, and proactive company where no two days are the same. Plus, we offer some wonderful benefits.

What are the benefits?

• £500 per annum holiday bonus when taking 5 days off in one block
• Performance-based bonus scheme
• Private medical insurance (BUPA)
• Competitive company pension scheme
• Secure employment with opportunities for advancement
• Annual pay reviews
• 25 days holiday plus statutory days (5 more than legal requirement)
• £500 Referral Scheme
• Death in service benefit
• Employee assistance programme for wellbeing and financial advice, including access to Digital GP
• Employee discount scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Full training, equipment, and PPE provided
• Long service awards
• Company share purchase opportunity
• Free parking

Ensure your application information is current before applying. The full job description is attached at the bottom of this page.

Whale Tankers values quality across all aspects of our business. Our Ravenshaw site in Solihull spans over 40 acres, blending industrial operation with natural surroundings. Our modern manufacturing facility handles all key processes in-house, from technical specification to quality control, allowing us to control quality at every stage. Our commitment is to reliability, service, and value for life, a promise we have upheld for over five decades.