Vehicle Fitter

Pioneer Selection - Manufacturing & Industry Recruitment Specialists; Matlock Bath CP; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Pioneer Selection is seeking a Vehicle Fitter (Vehicle Technician) for a busy workshop in Matlock, Derbyshire. The role involves inspecting, servicing and repairing a range of vehicles and plant machinery to ensure safe and reliable operation with minimal downtime.

The successful candidate will have hands-on experience in a similar role, strong fault-finding abilities and the ability to order parts and maintain stock while recording all work accurately.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in reactive repairs and planned servicing in a workshop.
• Experience in a similar Vehicle Technician / HGV / Plant Technician role.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, service and repair a range of vehicles and site equipment.
• Maintain and repair front loaders, forklift trucks and other plant machinery.
• Keep accurate records of repairs and servicing.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Workshop maintenance

Vehicle servicing

Record keeping

Parts ordering

Job description

Job Title: Vehicle Fitter (Vehicle Technician)
Location: Matlock, Derbyshire
Salary: £44,000 (OTE £50,000+)
Shift: Monday – Friday (Early Shift) 6:00am – 2:00pm

Job Role of the Vehicle Fitter

VEHICLE FITTER

Job Title: Vehicle Fitter (Vehicle Technician)
Location: Matlock, Derbyshire
Salary: £44,000 (OTE £50,000+)
Shift: Monday – Friday (Early Shift) 6:00am – 2:00pm

Job Role of the Vehicle Fitter

A great opportunity has become available for a Vehicle Fitter / Vehicle Technician to join a busy industrial site, working as part of a team within a well-equipped workshop environment.

You will be responsible for inspecting, servicing and repairing a range of vehicles and site equipment to ensure they are safe, reliable and ready to return to operation with minimal downtime.

This role will involve maintenance and repair of: front loaders, forklift trucks and other plant machinery.

Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Vehicle Fitter

• Experience in a similar role (Vehicle Technician / HGV Technician / Plant Technician / Mechanical Fitter background considered).
• Hands-on experience carrying out reactive repairs and planned servicing/maintenance in a workshop environment.

Requirements for the Vehicle Fitter

• Strong mechanical fault-finding and repair ability.
• Ability to carry out routine servicing and preventative checks (including greasing and antifreeze checks).
• Able to order parts when required and maintain stock/parts levels.
• Confident keeping accurate records of repairs and servicing.
• Committed to working safely and following all H&S / environmental procedures.

The Vehicle Fitter will benefit from:

• Stable, permanent role on a consistent Monday–Friday early shift pattern.
• Joining an established business within an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Benefits package (TBC).