Maintenance Fitter (Heavy Plant)

S. Norton & Co Ltd; Southampton; Sur place; GBP 34 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

S. Norton & Co Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a capable heavy plant maintenance technician to keep excavators, wheel loaders and related equipment in optimum condition. You will diagnose breakdowns, repair hydraulic and mechanical components, and document all work in the CMMS.

The role requires a proactive, team-oriented individual with strong time management, flexibility for on-call and weekend duties, and the ability to follow company procedures and work instructions precisely.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a comparable role.
• Ability to strip down and rebuild hydraulic and mechanical components on heavy machines.
• Able to read and understand technical drawings related to machinery.
• Working knowledge of diesel engine maintenance.
• IT literate and able to use standard packages.

Responsabilités

• Diagnose and resolve breakdown problems.
• Respond rapidly to breakdowns to minimise downtime.
• Maintain machinery to high standards in line with Company standards.
• Maintain records on CMMS and on-site equipment.
• Prepare written/verbal reports to line managers as required.
• Attend progress meetings with line managers as needed.
• Comply with Company policies and procedures as defined in the Employee Manual.

Connaissances

Teamwork

Initiative

Time management

Time keeping

Flexibility

Analytical problem solving

Communication

Formation

HNC qualifications

ONC level qualifications

NVQ Level 3 or above

Outils

Diesel engine maintenance

Hydraulic & mechanical components

Understanding technical drawings

Basic machine shop (lathes, milling)

Description du poste

Summary of Duties:

The role requires keeping equipment and machinery in optimum operational condition. This includes heavy mobile plant; excavators, wheel loaders, balers and other relevant equipment used within the metal recycling industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• The diagnosis and resolution of breakdown problems
• To respond rapidly to breakdowns thereby minimising the period of time any equipment is out of action
• To ensure all machinery is maintained to a high standard and capable of operating in line with Company standards
• To comply with all machine operating systems
• To keep accurate records of all machinery on site
• To complete and maintain all documentation on the CMMS
• To make written and/or verbal reports to line managers as required
• To attend progress meetings with line managers as and when required
• To carry out any additional duties that may be reasonably requested from time to time
• To comply with Company policies and procedures as defined in the Employee Manual and the post holders terms & particulars of employment

Key Competencies:

• The ability to work as part of a team
• The ability to work on own initiative
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Excellent time keeping and attendance
• A flexible approach including the willingness to work outside normal hours as and when required, including weekend work and on-call rota
• The ability to manage tasks and meet deadlines
• An analytical, problem solving approach
• Excellent communication skills with the team and all levels

Essential skills:

• Proven track record of working in a comparable role
• The ability to strip down and rebuild hydraulic, mechanical components on heavy machines
• Able to understand technical drawings relating to machinery
• A working knowledge of diesel engine maintenance
• IT Literate with the ability to use a range of packages applicable to the role
• Driving license

Desirable Skills

• HNC qualifications in a relevant subject area
• Capable of the diagnosis of component level hydraulic faults
• Ability to operate basic machine shop machinery; lathes, milling machines etc.
• Working knowledge of 3-phase electrics
• Competent in lifting and slinging (as training will be provided)
• ONC level qualifications or equivalent
• NVQ Level 3 or above in a relevant subject
• The ability to work in a clean room environment
• Relative experience in metal recycling and other associated processes

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