Fitter

Bikepark Wales; Merthyr Tydfil; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

BikePark Wales in Merthyr Tydfil is seeking a proactive Fitter to join our Transport and Trail Crew. The role involves maintaining a fleet of Transit minibuses and trailers, performing basic repairs, and carrying out preventative maintenance to keep vehicles in top condition.

The role is full-time, on-site with flexible hours (Mon-Fri or Thu-Tue). You must be comfortable working outdoors in all weather and able to use a range of hand and power tools.

Qualifications

• Experience in the commercial vehicle sector.
• Ability to carry out manual role and physical tasks.
• Willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to work with hand tools and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain fleet of Transit Minibuses and trailers, performing basic repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Ensure vehicles are in good condition internally and externally.
• Work as part of a team with Transport and Trail Crew while also able to work alone when required.

Skills

Mechanical experience

DVSA guidelines

Welding

Vehicle maintenance

Problem solving

Tools

Welding equipment

Lifting equipment

Digital tachograph

Roadworthiness DVSA guide

Job description

Job Title: Fitter

At: BikePark Wales, Merthyr Tydfil, on site

Full time Salary: £35,000 pa

Permanent contract - flexible hours available

The Role

We are looking for an energetic, responsible, and highly motivated individual to join our team as Fitter. This is an exciting role working jointly within the Transport and Trail Crew departments, which form an integral part of the wider BikePark team.

The role can be flexible as a full or part time role and we are able to accommodate a Monday to Friday or Thursday to Tuesday working week.

• You will be responsible alongside the transport team, for keeping our fleet of Transit Minibuses and trailers operational
• Works include all basic remedial vehicle repairs, alongside preventative maintenance
• You will ensure our fleet are in the best condition possible, both internally and externally
• You must be able to work outdoors in all weathers and often difficult conditions
• You will work with a variety of hand tools and the work can be physically demanding
• You will be a strong team player yet remain self-motivated and have a a positive attitude toward workload. In this role, you must be comfortable with lone working at times and have a proactive approach to all tasks.

You will share your passion, ideas and suggestions with your team and work together to keep BikePark transport service world class.

About BikePark Wales

BikePark Wales is the UK’s number one mountain bike facility located at Merthyr Tydfil on the edge of the Brecon Beacons national park just 25 minutes north of central Cardiff. The park is now an internationally recognised destination and a mecca for mountain bikers, descending on Mynydd Gethin, a 491-metre summit.

BikePark Wales is a successful business which has established itself as a destination for many mountain bikers. The current offering includes over 50 world class mountain bike trails, a vehicular uplift service, café, bike shop, bike hire, coaching and events and we are constantly development the site to improve the existing services and add new products.

We offer a great employee benefits package which includes unlimited uplift riding, great discounts in our cafe, clothes shop and hire equipment, a confidential employee service, a fun environment, development opportunities and a chance to be part of our strong & dedicated people team culture.

Responsibilities in the role will include:

• Showing excellent awareness of health and safety throughout all aspects of work and following safe working practices, communicating to managers any H&S concerns are identified and require action or attention
• Willing to learn and develop skills and knowledge
• Willing to engage with our visitors, customers and helping when needed, delivering an exceptional standard of customer service
• Willing to work with a wide range of plant machinery

Key Skills include:

• Proven mechanical experience within the commercial vehicle sector
• A good understanding of the Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness
• To complete job cards with accurate description of work completed
• Ability to carry out a largely manual role
• The ability to carry out a variety of general vehicle maintenance tasks
• A proven knowledge of maintaining Minibuses to a high standard
• A good understanding of the DVSA guide to maintaining road worthiness
• The ability to use welding equipment
• Sharp problem-solving skills
• The ability to use a range of power tools and lifting equipment

Desirable skills include:

• Hold a full clean driving licence with category D1 D entitlement
• Hold a valid tachograph card
• Previous experience of working as a passenger driver
• Comfortable working with members of the public
• Familiar with using a digital tachograph
• DBS certificate or we will obtain one
• Have or be willing to obtain IRTECH qualification
• Able to conduct LOLER inspections on equipment