Mobile Forklift Engineer

Travis Perkins Trading Company Limited; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supplier of building materials is seeking a Mobile Fitter based in Oxford. In this role, you will maintain and repair hydraulic and electrical systems of plant machinery while ensuring safety compliance. With at least 2 years of experience in heavy machinery, a full UK driving licence is essential. You will conduct inspections on equipment and report directly to the Depot Supervisor. This position involves traveling to various sites across the UK as required.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience working with heavy machinery.
• Experience of working with Hydraulics & Electrics.
• Be a qualified or time-served diesel fitter.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair hydraulic and electrical systems of plant machinery.
• Conduct pre-hire and post-hire inspections of machinery.
• Ensure safety compliance in all operations.

Skills

Understanding of health and safety

Practical and physical skills

High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Proactive and flexible

Ability to prioritise own work

Education

Full UK driving licence

Valid CSCS card

NVQ in Plant Maintenance (or Equivalent)

Job description

Working under the direction of the Depot Supervisor, the Mobile Fitter will have experience of maintaining, fault finding and repairing the hydraulic and electrical systems of plant machinery and their corresponding drawings.

They will be able to work on large and small piling rigs and develop their knowledge of the following disciplines: drilling & grouting, anchors, SFA and soil nailing, fault finding and repairing all types of plant. The post holder will be working lone as well as part of a team.

Day to day the role will be based at our Newark HQ, but with travel out to various sites across the UK as and when required.

Responsibilities

• 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 it's 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
• 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 in the evenings)

Key Skills

• Understanding of health and safety
• Practical and physical skills
• Friendly and approachable while professional
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Will be organised and calm under pressure
• Proactive, positive and flexible to the needs of the business and the role
• Ability to prioritise own work and work of others to meet deadlines and achieve targets in a fast‑paced dynamic environment
• Demonstrates a solid team approach and "can do" attitude
• Commitment to developing own skills, knowledge and behaviours required for the role

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, Experienced Heavy Plant Fitter required. The Heavy Plant Fitter will be required to have the following experience:
  • Have heavy plant experience
  • RRVs an advantage
  • Have good mechanical engineering skills
  • Be a qualified or time‑served diesel fitter
  • Be methodical and …