PLANT FITTER

Probe Technical Recruitment; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

This is a very successful and growing family business where changing people’s lives through the products that they design, manufacture and install is a daily occurrence. With 40 years’ experience under their belt, they are a leading provider in the UK, a market leader in Europe and have a presence in many other countries worldwide. They continue to expand rapidly in the UK and internationally, a business that has doubled in size these last few years.

Vehicle Technician – Pay, Hours and Benefits

• 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday
• Occasional overtime
• Life insurance cover
• Profit Related Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme

The Vehicle Technician role is commutable from the following areas: Glasgow, Kilmarnock, Dumarton, Renfrew, Paisley.

This role would suit an enthusiastic customer focused candidate, with a professional approach, who is conscientious and produces high quality work.

It is a role where no two days are the same, with lots of variety. It is also a very rewarding job, as the focus is making a difference to people’s lives through the solutions and equipment that the company provide.

You will be joining an ever-growing team who are fun, energetic, and eager to get the job done.

From day one you will be provided with on-the-job training; this will be ongoing throughout your career with the company. A full training program will be put in place for the right candidate. This may include a qualification to work on Electric Vehicles.

• Ideally previously experienced in the installation of vehicle adaptations, a vehicle mechanic, vehicle technician or engineer and have some knowledge of auto electrics.
• Highly Flexible and used to working to high standards.
• Be able to perform well while under pressure while working to deadlines.
• Must be computer literate to send job reports and emails after each installation.
• Have a desire to contribute to the ongoing success of the Service and Installation Department.
• Valid Driving Licence.
• Provide a professional Installation Service for all products.
• This is completed at workshop facility. Some travel to customer or dealer premises may be required from time to time in line with the needs of the business.
• Deal with customers in a friendly and helpful manner.
• Work to a weekly and daily schedule of work.
• Install products to a high standard and carrying out quality control inspections.
• Conduct product demonstrations for customers after each installation to ensure they know how the products work.
• Carry out relevant product training as required.
• Weekly checks to make sure stock levels are correct and current.
• Must be a team player with the ability to work alone.

Please Note: Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.

Our aim is to help you secure the best possible future for yourself & this is a totally FREE service to all our Candidates.

If you believe that your skills and experience match what we are looking for please call me or APPLY and I will be in touch.

Should you want to learn more about any of our MAINTENANCE, RELIABILITY & SERVICE ENGINEERING vacancies, or should you just want to discuss your particular needs, then please do not hesitate to contact me to have an informal, confidential chat.

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Maintenance, Reliability & Service Engineering Recruitment Support since 1994

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary circa £43,000+ (negotiable for the right person)
• Secure, long term position in a well established and friendly business
• Excellent staff retention and a supportive team culture

Apply today – flexible start dates and salary discussions available for the right candidate.

As specialists in the field, the business has over 40 years’ experience and specialises in design and construction. As a business which is committed to investing and developing its people, all employees can grow within the company. If you have a long-term career goal, we can help you get there!

This is a superb opportunity for a Plant Fitter to join the team on a Morning shift with an early finish on a Friday. The successful candidate will be responsible for the manufacture, modification, maintenance, and repair, of a variety of equipment and ancillaries, ensuring that the fleet remains in prime working condition.

Plant Fitter – Benefits

• Salary between £40,000 - £45,000
• 41.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday
• 22 days holiday + 8 Bank holidays and Christmas Shutdown
• Company Pension at 3% providing employee pays 4% weekly paid staff
• Overtime
• Life assurance 4x salary

Key Duties

• As a Plant Fitter, your key responsibilities will include: read and interpret engineering drawings to complete manufacture and modification as requested.
• Experience and skill of fault-finding, maintenance and repair of heavy-duty construction plant and hydraulic systems would be ideal.
• Use appropriate hand and power tools to complete tasks
• Read and interpret engineering drawings

Requirements of the Plant Fitter

• You must hold a full UK driving licence and a Level 2 qualification in Plant Maintenance or equivalent.
• Previous experience is needed in heavy plant/ construction equipment.
• Although this role is not a mobile fitter role, they will be expected to go out to sites to attend breakdowns and general repairs, so need to have a driving licence.
• Experience with JCB’s and CAT
• Welding and fabrication

This role is commutable from Derby, Burton upon Trent, Swadlincote, Tamworth and Leicester.

I have a fantastic opportunity for a multi-skilled maintenance engineer to join a heavy, high-volume production site in Bilston near Wolverhampton. My client is well established within its field and produces some big brand products for the likes of Screwfix, B&Q and Wickes. They are looking for a multi-skilled maintenance engineer who will have an understanding of Siemens S7 and have worked in a heavy engineering environment.

This position would be ideal for someone with plant maintenance skills and a good knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics. You will be working a continental shift pattern, and you will be paid a lifestyle bonus of £47 for every weekend day worked (excluding overtime). This will take your salary to around £48,104.35

Maintenance Engineer Benefits

• £48,000 (£50,589 with lifestyle payment).
• OT at premium rates (x1.5).
• £47.08 lifestyle payment (paid every rostered weekend day).
• Product specific training. (Siemens S7)
• 23 days holiday.

Maintenance Engineer Duties

• Make improvements to production.
• To always maintain manufacturing machinery.
• To ensure all data recording and feedback is completed accurately and on time.
• Preventive maintenance.
• Installation work where necessary.
• To maintain safe working practices at all times.
• To undertake training as required.
• Mechanical and electrical fault finding.

Maintenance Engineer Requirements

• Recognised Engineering Qualifications.
• Hydraulics and Pneumatics.
• Heavy engineering background.
• Welding (advantageous).
• Strong fault-finding abilities.

Please apply to find out more about this fantastic role.

This Maintenance Engineer position is commutable from: Wolverhampton, Walsall, Dudley, Bilston, Wednesbury, Cannock, Stourbridge, and surrounding areas.

This is a very successful and growing family business where changing people’s lives through the products that they design, manufacture and install is a daily occurrence. With 40 years’ experience under their belt, they are a leading provider in the UK, a market leader in Europe and have a presence in many other countries worldwide. They continue to expand rapidly in the UK and internationally, a business that has doubled in size these last few years.

Vehicle Technician – Other Locations

• 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday
• Occasional overtime
• Life insurance cover
• Profit Related Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme

The Vehicle Technician role is commutable from the following areas: Cardiff, Newport, Barry, Caerphilly, Chepstow.

This role would suit an enthusiastic customer focused candidate, with a professional approach, who is conscientious and produces high quality work.

You will be joining an ever-growing team who are fun, energetic, and eager to get the job done.

From day one you will be provided with on-the-job training; this will be ongoing throughout your career with the company. A full training program will be put in place for the right candidate. This may include a qualification to work on Electric Vehicles.

• Ideally previously experienced in the installation of vehicle adaptations, a vehicle mechanic, vehicle technician or engineer and have some knowledge of auto electrics.
• Highly Flexible and used to working to high standards.
• Be able to perform well while under pressure while working to deadlines.
• Must be computer literate to send job reports and emails after each installation.
• Have a desire to contribute to the ongoing success of the Service and Installation Department.
• Valid Driving Licence.
• Provide a professional Installation Service for all products.
• This is completed at workshop facility. Some travel to customer or dealer premises may be required from time to time in line with the needs of the business.
• Deal with customers in a friendly and helpful manner.
• Work to a weekly and daily schedule of work.
• Install products to a high standard and carrying out quality control inspections.
• Conduct product demonstrations for customers after each installation to ensure they know how the products work.
• Carry out relevant product training as required.
• Weekly checks to make sure stock levels are correct and current.
• Must be a team player with the ability to work alone.

Tooling Technician opportunities are also described, including immediate start details and contract type.