Senior Fleet Mechanic

ZipRecruiter; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in marine construction is seeking a Senior Fleet Mechanic to join their collaborative team. Responsible for maintaining and repairing various equipment, candidates should have strong backgrounds in small, gasoline, and diesel engine repair, combined with prior experience in the construction industry.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience required as a mechanic.
• Valid Driver's License is necessary.
• Desirable: 5-7 years experience with marine construction.

Responsibilities

• Perform repair on company equipment including vehicles and engines.
• Maintain tools and equipment used in repair.
• Inspect equipment regularly.

Skills

Small engine repair

Gasoline engine repair

Diesel engine repair

Boat repair

Ability to work with hand tools

Ability to work with power tools

Education

3-5 years experience as a mechanic

At least 2 years experience in marine construction

Job description

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Job Summary:

Crofton offers industry leading solutions above and below the waterline, combining comprehensive expertise in all facets of commercial diving, marine construction and crane rental & rigging. We execute our projects with safety and integrity. Crofton is a growing company with a highly collaborative and dynamic work environment. Our team members work vigorously to meet our customers needs. No two days are the same! Crofton is seeking a Mechanic to join our team.

The ideal Senior Fleet Mechanic will maintain and repair company equipment from vehicles, cranes, boats, and trailers to small engine repair. Repairs are performed on-site as well as in the shop.

Duties/ Responsibilities:

Small engine, vehicle, diesel engine, and boat repair, and general repair on company equipment.

Maintain Shop and all tools and equipment utilized in repair.

Inspect equipment regularly.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Small engine, gasoline engine, diesel engine, and boat repair knowledge

Ability to work with hand tools and power tools

Education and Experience:

3-5 years experience required as a mechanic preferably in the construction industry

Knowledge of gasoline and diesel engines as well as small engine repair

Valid Drivers License

5-7 years experience as a mechanic with at least 2 years in marine construction desired

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at times.

Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like.

Exposure to construction and marine site dangers.

Ability to work in small and/or enclosed spaces.

Moving about accomplishing tasks or moving from one worksite to another.

Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

Operating machinery and/or power tools

Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment.

Work in extreme weather conditions.

Ability to see and respond to dangerous situations.

Ability to respond quickly to sounds and noisy environments.

Able to traverse all areas of the jobsite in all types of weather; this may require walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, or stretching.