Skilled Workshop Engineer

Ntm-Gb Limited; Kidderminster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Engineer to join their team in Kidderminster. In this role, you will be responsible for repairing specialist bodywork equipment and refuse collection vehicles, ensuring high standards of workmanship. The ideal candidate will possess mechanical experience, preferably from the commercial vehicles or plant hire sectors, and will have a strong commitment to safety and quality. You will be part of a dynamic team, working both in the workshop and on customer sites, with opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment. If you're looking for a rewarding career with competitive benefits, this position is for you.

Benefits

Attendance Bonus Scheme

Paid overtime available

Pension Scheme

Free on-site parking

AXA Health Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical fitting & welding repairs is essential.
• Understanding of basic vehicle/plant electrics and hydraulics is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Repairing bodywork equipment and refuse collection vehicles to high standards.
• Disassembling and assembling body mounted equipment as required.
• Completing all relevant paperwork and documentation related to daily work.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Welding repairs

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Education

HGV license

Full UK Driving License

Job description

We are looking for an Engineer to be based at our workshop in Kidderminster. The main role
is to repair specialist bodywork equipment and refuse collection vehicles to a consistently high standard and could include attending to equipment repairs at our customer sites as and when required.

The successful candidate will have mechanical experience ideally from commercial vehicles or plant hire sectors or relevant experience in mechanical fitting & welding repairs. An understanding of basic vehicle/plant electrics and hydraulics would be desirable but not as essential. An HGV license and/or HGV experience in welding would be desirable. A willingness to learn and the ability to work to time constraints and customer specifications is essential. A full driving licence is essential.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Disassembling and assembling body mounted equipment.
• Diagnosis of faults on chassis mounted equipment.
• Carrying out body refurbishment repairs on NTM Refuse Collection vehicles to a high standard.
• Mig welding repairs.
• Ensuring jobs are completed to company standards and instructions.
• Working at customers’ and company premises as required.
• Completing all relevant paperwork and documentation relating to daily work.

Whilst fulfilling the role the successful candidate will be expected to maintain good housekeeping practices and demonstrate responsibility for their personal health and safety and those around them, including risk assessing their own work to ensure safe working practices are being carried out and using Personal Protective Equipment as and when appropriate.

The ideal candidate will be professional and self-motivated with a good customer service ethos and the ability to solve problems alongside a desire to develop and learn. Communication skills are vital for this role, both in dealing with external and internal customers. The ideal candidate must be confident & flexible enough to work alone and as part of a team. Good organisational skills, time management and administration skills are also vital.

The salary is dependent on experience and qualifications, but will include:

• Competitive Salary - negotiable based on experience.
• Basic Hours - 42 hours a week - Monday to Thursday 7.45am - 5.00pm and Friday 7:45am to 3.15pm.
• Attendance Bonus Scheme.
• Paid overtime is available on occasions.
• Pension Scheme.
• Free on-site parking.
• AXA Health Scheme.

Job Type:

Full-time, Permanent

Experience:

• Full UK Driving License (Essential).
• An understanding of basic vehicle/plant electrics and hydraulics would be desirable but not as essential (Preferred).
• HGV license and/or HGV experience and welding would be desirable (Preferred).