Mechanical Fitter / Mechanical Plant Fitter

Dutton Recruitment; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Mechanical fitter/Engineer for a permanent position in Chelmsford. The ideal candidate will have experience in maintaining and repairing hydraulic and electrical systems in heavy machinery. Responsibilities include inspecting and maintaining equipment, adhering to health and safety regulations, and communicating effectively with clients. The role offers a competitive rate of £19.38 per hour with opportunities for overtime. Immediate start is available, and a full UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is required.
• Minimum of 2 years experience with heavy machinery.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, fault-find, and repair hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Check machinery coming from and going to sites.
• Ensure operations are conducted safely per company policies.

Skills

Experience with hydraulic systems

Experience with electrical systems

Fault finding and repair skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Effective communication skills

Education

Valid CSCS card

NVQ in Plant Maintenance (or equivalent)

Job description

Dutton Recruitment (Sheffield Engineering) are currently recruiting:

We are looking for a Mechanical fitter/Engineer for a permanent position based with our client in Chelmsford.

Immediate start available (Subject to interview process)

Rate of pay is £19.38 per hour for basic hours

The first 8 hours each day are paid at basic, between 8 hours and 12 hours is paid at time and a after 12 hours is paid at double time

You will have experience of maintaining, fault finding and repairing of the Hydraulic and Electrical Systems of plant machinery and their corresponding drawings.

Main Duties

Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Reporting directly to the Depot Supervisor or their nominee, to set the highest possible professional standards at all times, specifically in regard to safety, quality and productivity.
• To carry out the duties as directed by the Depot Supervisor
• Responsible for checking all machinery that comes from and goes out to sites
• Completion of pre-hire inspection sheets and distributing out with the relevant machine
• Storing copies of inspection sheets in relevant machine files
• Carrying out post-hire inspections, recording any damages / faults that are identified and passing information on as required
• Working with the Depot Supervisor on prioritizing and planning future workload
• Ordering spare parts as required with stores
• Going through the weekly maintenance sheets and recording faults as well as helping to plan repairs
• Updating fleet hours and servicing data on dashboard
• Maintaining records for all rigs in line with STEQ processes
• To ensure that all operations are carried out safely and in accordance with the ruling Company Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental policies, Integrated Management System and method statements.
• Checking equipment before its used and keeping it well maintained and serviced
• To be aware of the Integrated Management system, company policies, together with any relevant procedures and Risk Assessments.
• To work as part of a team
• To communicate effectively with others and always represent client professionally.
• To work hours as directed by the Foreman and/or management and be punctual
• Attending breakdowns at customer sites as and when required by the business (this may mean staying away from home occasionally when required from time to time in the evenings if needed)

Qualifications and Experience

• Full UK driving licence (Company Van and Tools Provided)
• Valid CSCS card would be advantageous
• NVQ in Plant Maintenance (Or Equivalent)
• Experience working with heavy machinery (at least 2 years) e.g. Plant, Construction Machinery, Drilling & Piling Rigs, Agricultural or Military
• Experience of working with Hydraulics & Electrics

In the first instance, send CV's to (url removed) or call (phone number removed) (option 1) for The Engineering Team.

Dutton Recruitment are working as an Employment Business on behalf of our client