Electrical Vehicle Fitter

Scout Recruiting LTD; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Peterborough is looking for a Vehicle Fitter to join their growing team. The role involves building production vehicles, maintaining rental fleets, and participating in on-the-job training. Ideal candidates should have mechanical engineering experience and electrical skills, along with a positive attitude.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discretionary company profit share

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• 2 years of mechanical engineering experience in automotive or manufacturing.
• Experience in electrical circuits is required.
• Welding experience is a distinct advantage.

Responsibilities

• Participate in on-the-job training and build production vehicles.
• Prepare or repair rental vehicles according to job cards.
• Meet production build target hours and maintain clean work areas.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical fault finding

Repair and maintenance of machinery

Welding

Communication on technical issues

Task prioritisation

Teamwork and independence

Clean driving license

Job description

My client is now recruiting for a Vehicle Fitter to join their expanding team. This is an exciting time to join a company that continues to grow from strength to strength in the local area. If you have a background as a trained mechanic or have 2 years mechanical engineering experience, then this could be just the job for you. You will also need to have 2 years experience in automotive 12 volt and 48 volt electrical circuits is required. Welding would be a distinct advantage but is not essential.

Working on the front line of production, you will help maintain the high standards their customers expect. The job is challenging and interesting, with a lot of variation. Not only will you be responsible for building our own vehicles, but also for the maintenance and repair of the company rental fleet.

This is a full time permanent role.39 hour week with 23 days holiday plus bank holidays.

Responsibilities:

• Actively participate in the on-the-job training program
• Build production vehicles as per given job cards
• Prepare or repair rental vehicles, as per given job cards
• Meet production build target hours
• Ensure you are aware of and comply with the company Health and Safety Policy
• Ensure the factory and surrounding areas are kept smart, clean and safe
• Adhere to, and participate in, the company 5S program
• Help achieve ongoing improvements in build times and quality performance

Skills:

• You will have 2 years of mechanical engineering experience, gained in an automotive, power generation, aviation or manufacturing environments.
• You will be experienced in electrical fault finding, repair and general maintenance of machinery.
• Welding experience is an advantage, but not essential
• Communicate clearly on technical issues
• Comfortable prioritising tasks in a changing customer-driven environment
• Work on your own and as part of the team, when required
• Clean driving license

The role would suit a positive can do attitude, underpinned by an active roll the sleeves up style

If you can demonstrate the skills outlined above, then please apply. Along with a Permanent Full Time Monday to Friday opportunity you will receive a competitive salary along and a discretionary company profit share. Interviews are taking place immediately.