Hydraulic & Mechanical Fitter

KS Lift Trucks Ltd; Chorley; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A materials handling solutions company near Chorley is looking for a Hydraulic & Mechanical Fitter. You will work on hydraulic components and mechanical fitting in both customer sites and workshops. The role offers a salary between £29,000 - £38,000 and requires a UK driving license. Experience in hydraulics or mechanics is preferred, but training will be provided for the right candidate.

Benefits

Service vehicle

Mobile phone

Workwear

Company pension

Qualifications

• Experience with hydraulic or mechanical background preferred.
• Passionate about trade with attention to detail.
• Polite and well-presented individual required.
• UK Driving License is essential.

Responsibilities

• Work on material handling equipment and mechanical/hydraulic components.
• Replace, assemble and fit hydraulic hoses.
• Prepare and carry out off-hire repairs on forklift trucks.
• Overtime available upon request.

Skills

Hydraulic fittings

Mechanical assembly

Customer service

Time management

Education

Qualification or time served experience in hydraulics or mechanical fields

Tools

Own tools

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Hydraulic & Mechanical Fitter

Location: Eccleston, Chorley

Salary: £29,000 - £38,000 (basic) per annum depending on experience

Job Type: Full time, Permanent

About KS Lift Trucks

KS lift trucks are based near Eccleston, Chorley and we offer a complete solution for service, sales, hire and transport of fork lift trucks and materials handling equipment throughout Lancashire and the North West.

Responsibilities

• Experienced Hydraulic fitter to work on material handling equipment.
• Fitting of mechanical/hydraulic components.
• Replace, Assemble & Fit hydraulic hoses.
• Prepare forklift trucks for hire and carry out off-hire repairs.
• Work will be carried out on customer sites across the North West along with an element of workshop jobs.
• Overtime available but optional.

Working Hours

Full time, permanent role. Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm (42.5 hr/week, 30 mins lunch).

About you / Qualifications

• Qualification or time served experience preferred with hydraulic or mechanical background.
• Passionate about their trade and finish their work to a high standard.
• Polite & well presented.
• A good selection of own tools.
• UK Driving License.
• This role would suit someone who resides within an easy commutable distance to our yard near Eccleston, Chorley.
• We are happy to train the right person who has a desire to learn quickly or enhance the skills you currently have.

You will join a valued service team who provide mechanical and technical support for a wide range of customers.

Benefits

Excellent remuneration package on offer including service vehicle, mobile phone, workwear and company pensions available.

How to apply

If you have the relevant skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now! Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.

Candidate considerations

Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Mechanical Fitter, Engineering Maintenance, Engineering Installations, Multi-skilled Engineer, Mechanical Support Technician, Hydraulic Fitter, Hydraulic Assembler, Maintenance Engineer, Hydraulics Engineer, Electro-Hydraulics Systems, Fault Repair Engineer, Maintenance Technician may also be considered for this role.