Vehicle Fitter

Whale Tankers Limited; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that specializes in manufacturing liquid waste vacuum tankers and jetting equipment. As part of a dynamic build team, you will engage in mechanical and electrical assembly, fabrication, and testing. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives while working in a supportive environment. With a commitment to employee development and a range of attractive benefits, including a holiday bonus and private medical insurance, this position promises a rewarding career where teamwork and quality are paramount. If you're ready to make a difference, apply today!

Benefits

One-off £500 holiday bonus

Bonus scheme

Private medical insurance (BUPA)

Competitive pension scheme

25 days holiday

Death in service benefit

Employee assistance programme

Employee discount scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic assembly.
• Ability to perform testing and fault diagnostics effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assemble vacuum tankers and perform mechanical fitting of components.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and maintain quality standards.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Electrical assembly

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Fabrication

Testing and fault diagnostics

Continuous improvement

Problem-solving

Job description

We are an employee-focused business committed to developing people to ensure that we have the best there is as part of our ever-expanding team.

Are you ready to work for one of the largest manufacturers of liquid waste vacuum tankers and jetting equipment in Europe?

Then Join our Whale Family!

We are looking for someone who is able to work as part of a small build team to assemble vacuum tankers along with mechanical fitting of component parts.

You will also be carrying out:

• General assembly including mechanical, electrical, hydraulics, pneumatics
• Fabrication
• Testing and fault diagnostics
• Proactively contribute to continuous improvement and Whale Lean journey
• Working to standard work sequence and takt time and contribute towards continuous improvements
• Supporting right first time quality improvement and problem solving
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and productive work area

If this sounds good to you and you feel you have the relevant skills and experience, then apply today because not only will you be joining an expanding, enthusiastic and proactive company where no two days are the same, we also have some wonderful benefits on offer.

What are the benefits?

• One-off £500 per annum holiday bonus when you take 5 days off in one block
• Bonus scheme based on the performance of the company
• Private medical insurance (BUPA)
• Competitive company pension scheme
• Secure employment with a longstanding supportive business with opportunity for advancement
• Annual pay reviews
• 25 days holiday (plus statutory days) per calendar year – 5 days more than the legal requirement
• Death in service for employees
• Employee assistance programme – offering free wellbeing (mental and physical) and financial advice and support which offers access for you, your partner, and children under 18 for a Digital GP
• Employee discount scheme including restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers, and more
• Cycle to work scheme
• Full training, equipment, and PPE provided
• Long service awards
• Company share purchase opportunity
• Free parking

Full job description is attached at the bottom of this page.

The Company

Whale Tankers care about quality across all aspects of our business; it is a word that characterises the company. Our Ravenshaw site, located in Solihull, has been the home of Whale Tankers. The site set in more than 40 acres of land is a stunning example of how an industrial concern can successfully operate alongside a natural environment. Whale has a truly modern manufacturing facility at Ravenshaw, with all the key processes carried out in-house.

All aspects of the manufacturing process, from technical specification to quality control, take place on site. Our “in-house” product philosophy gives Whale the ability to control quality at every stage and ensure that every product is engineered and built to deliver uptime and value throughout its working life. Whale's customer promise is one of reliability, service, and value for life. It takes a combination of significant resources and a unique culture to deliver that promise – something that Whale Tankers has been delivering over the last five decades.

The Values

• Teamwork

Our best work is born out of working collaboratively as a team in order to achieve our goals. We build better when we work together.

Producing a diverse product range, engineered to meet specific customer requirements. We will remain focused on developing our products, processes, and people through partnerships and investments, ensuring that we remain at the forefront of our industry.

• Long Service

The major factor in Whale's success has been the motivation, skill, and loyalty of all employees, who on average have been with Whale for 8 and a half years.