Plant Fitter

Fusion People Ltd; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Fusion People Ltd are seeking a Mechanical Fitter (Raft Fitter) for an ongoing contract near Burton on Trent. You will work on raft fittings and hydraulic systems, with responsibilities including fault finding, repairs, and component overhaul. Occasional mentoring of trainees may be required.

Ideal candidates have experience as HGV or heavy plant fitters with hydraulic expertise and a good understanding of schematics. Drugs and alcohol testing will be conducted during joining procedures.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidates have HGV or heavy plant fitter experience with hydraulic experience.
• Able to install/repair hydraulic systems.
• Capable of fault finding and diagnostic investigations.
• Understanding of vehicle mechanical interfaces and repairs is essential.
• Engine knowledge is advantageous.
• Overhaul of raft components.
• Able to read schematic drawings.
• Willing to undertake training when required.
• Subject to Drugs & Alcohol test.

Responsibilities

• Understand vehicle mechanical interfaces and repair components.
• Install/repair hydraulic systems.
• Fault find and carry out diagnostic investigations.
• Overhaul raft components.
• Understand schematic drawings.
• Mentor trainees where applicable.
• Follow instructions and ensure waste is disposed of correctly.
• Subject to Drugs & Alcohol test.

Skills

Hydraulic experience

Heavy vehicle fitters

Diagnostic fault finding

Reading schematics

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.