Tool Fitter / Mechanical Fitter

AWD Recruitment; Clevedon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

25 days holiday

Life Assurance

Holiday buy back scheme

Overtime opportunity

Eye care vouchers

In-house training & development

Career progression

Perkbox discounts

Long service recognition

Job summary

AWD Recruitment in Bristol is seeking a Tool Fitter/Mechanical Fitter to join a busy workshop. You will service, maintain and repair a wide range of small hire equipment and tools, diagnosing mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and pneumatic faults.

The role offers a Monday–Friday, 7:00am–4:30pm schedule in a permanent, full-time position with a salary of £35,000–£38,000 plus benefits. Prior tool hire or mechanical repair experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Previous experience maintaining, repairing or fault-finding tools, equipment or mechanical machinery.
• Strong mechanical knowledge with ability to diagnose and repair faults.
• Ability to inspect, service and repair to high standards while meeting deadlines.
• Willingness to assist with loading/unloading and inspecting returned hire equipment.
• Flexible, hardworking with physical fitness.
• Desirable: Tool Hire experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspection and Servicing: Carry out the inspection, servicing, maintenance and repair of tools and equipment in the workshop, ensuring all work is completed to a high standard
• Fault Diagnosis: Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and pneumatic faults, identifying and rectifying defects efficiently
• Hire Preparation: Prepare tools and equipment for hire, ensuring machines are safe, compliant and ready for customer use
• Maintenance Records: Ensure all repairs and servicing are accurately documented using the company’s maintenance systems
• Safety Checks: Carry out safety inspections and ensure all equipment complies with relevant legislation and company standards
• Loading Support: Assist drivers with the safe unloading and loading of plant and equipment at the depot
• Returned Equipment Checks: Inspect all equipment returned from hire, checking for damage, missing items and cleanliness, and report any defects or discrepancies
• Workshop Housekeeping: Maintain a clean, safe and organised workshop, adhering to health and safety policies and housekeeping standards
• Teamwork: Work effectively as part of the workshop team to meet customer demand and deadlines
• Training and Development: Participate in training and continuous professional development to maintain technical knowledge and skills

Skills

Fault finding

Mechanical knowledge

Inspection & servicing

Loading/unloading

Job description

Tool Fitter / Mechanical Fitter

An excellent opportunity for someone with previous experience maintaining, repairing or fault-finding tools, equipment or mechanical machinery to join a busy workshop team. Candidates with a background as a Mechanical Fitter, Mechanical Engineer or similar hands-on mechanical repair role will also be considered.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Tool Fitter, Small Tools Fitter, Mechanical Fitter, Mechanical Engineer, Plant Fitter, Workshop Fitter, Hire Equipment Fitter, Tool Hire Fitter, Service Fitter, Maintenance Fitter

Salary: £35,000 - £38,000 per annum (depending on experience) + Benefits

Location: Bristol, South West England

Job type: Full-Time, Permanent

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 4:30pm

Job overview

This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy workshop environment where your practical repair skills and mechanical knowledge will help keep equipment safe, reliable and ready for hire.

The Tool Fitter / Mechanical Fitter will be responsible for servicing, maintaining and repairing a wide range of small hire equipment, including pipe welding tools and general power tools.

As a Tool Fitter / Mechanical Fitter, you will diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and pneumatic faults, carry out inspections and ensure repairs are completed to a high standard.

The role would suit a Tool Fitter / Mechanical Fitter with previous experience maintaining and repairing tools, equipment or mechanical machinery. Candidates currently working as a Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Fitter, Plant Fitter or in a similar hands-on mechanical repair role who are interested in moving into tool hire will also be considered.

Duties

• Inspection and Servicing: Carry out the inspection, servicing, maintenance and repair of tools and equipment in the workshop, ensuring all work is completed to a high standard
• Fault Diagnosis: Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and pneumatic faults, identifying and rectifying defects efficiently
• Hire Preparation: Prepare tools and equipment for hire, ensuring machines are safe, compliant and ready for customer use
• Maintenance Records: Ensure all repairs and servicing are accurately documented using the company’s maintenance systems
• Safety Checks: Carry out safety inspections and ensure all equipment complies with relevant legislation and company standards
• Loading Support: Assist drivers with the safe unloading and loading of plant and equipment at the depot
• Returned Equipment Checks: Inspect all equipment returned from hire, checking for damage, missing items and cleanliness, and report any defects or discrepancies
• Workshop Housekeeping: Maintain a clean, safe and organised workshop, adhering to health and safety policies and housekeeping standards
• Teamwork: Work effectively as part of the workshop team to meet customer demand and deadlines
• Training and Development: Participate in training and continuous professional development to maintain technical knowledge and skills

Candidate requirements

Essential

• Previous experience maintaining, repairing or fault-finding tools, equipment or mechanical machinery
• Good mechanical knowledge, with the ability to diagnose and repair faults
• Ability to carry out inspections, servicing and repairs to a high standard while meeting deadlines
• Willingness to assist with loading, unloading and inspecting returned hire equipment as part of the workshop operation
• Flexible approach to work with the ability to prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Positive attitude with a strong work ethic
• Hard working and physically fit due to the nature of the equipment

Desirable

• Tool Hire experience

Benefits

• Salary sacrifice Pension scheme
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Life Assurance
• Additional Holiday buy back scheme
• Overtime opportunity
• Eye care vouchers
• Commitment to learning and development with structured in house and external training with career progression
• Perkbox Employee rewards with discounts up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, vouchers, gym membership, plus much more
• Long service recognition

Job Ref

AWDO-P15101