Locomotive Fitter

Fusion People Ltd; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Fusion People Ltd is seeking an experienced Mechanical Fitter (Raft Fitter) for an ongoing contract near Barton Under Needwood, Staffordshire. The role is a 6-month minimum contract with a DOE pay rate, working 7am-4pm Monday to Thursday and 7am-1pm Friday.

Ideal candidates will have experience as HGV fitters or heavy plant fitters with hydraulic system knowledge, be able to fault find, interpret schematic drawings and carry out installations and repairs to raft components.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidates are experienced HGV fitters or heavy plant fitters with hydraulic experience.

Responsibilities

• Understand vehicle mechanical interfaces and repairs of components.
• Install or repair hydraulic systems.
• Fault find and carry out diagnostic investigations.
• Engine knowledge would be advantageous.
• Overhaul raft components.
• Understand schematic drawings.
• Undertake training as required.
• Work within a realistic timeframe.
• Mentor trainees or apprentices when applicable.
• Ensure waste is disposed of correctly.
• Adhere to written or verbal instructions.
• Subject to drugs and alcohol test.

Skills

HGV fitter

Heavy plant fitter

Hydraulic experience

Job description

Job Title

Mechanical Fitter (Raft Fitter)

Location

Barton Under Needwood , Staffordshire

Duration

Contract (6 months min)

Pay Rate

DOE

Hours

7am till 4pm Monday to Thursday and 7am till 1pm on a Friday

Transport

Own transport recommended due to location

Client

Our Client based in the Burton on Trent area are looking for Mechanical Fitters for an ongoing contract.

Ideal Candidates

Ideal candidates would be experienced HGV fitters / Heavy Plant Fitters with Hydraulic experience

Responsibilities

• To have a good understanding of vehicle mechanical interfaces and repairs of vehicle components.
• To be able to install / repair hydraulic systems.
• To be able to fault find and carry out diagnostic investigation work.
• Previous engine knowledge would be advantageous.
• To overhaul of raft components.
• To be able to understand schematic drawings.
• To undertake training as and when required.
• To work within a realistic timeframe.
• To mentor trainees / apprentices when applicable.
• To ensure that waste is disposed of in the correct manner.
• To adhere to written or verbal instructions.
• Subject to a Drugs & Alcohol test

Equal Opportunity

Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business.