Vehicle Fitter

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic and expanding company specializing in liquid waste vacuum tankers and jetting equipment. As a Vehicle Fitter, you will be part of a dedicated build team, focusing on mechanical assembly and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. With a commitment to employee development, this company offers a vibrant work environment where no two days are the same. Enjoy a range of fantastic benefits including a holiday bonus, private medical insurance, and a competitive pension scheme. If you're ready to make a difference and grow with a supportive team, apply today!

Benefits

£500 holiday bonus

Bonus scheme

Private medical insurance

Competitive pension scheme

25 days holiday

£500 referral scheme

Death in service benefit

Employee assistance programme

Employee discount scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical and electrical assembly.
• Familiarity with hydraulics and pneumatics systems.

Responsibilities

• Assemble vacuum tankers and fit mechanical components.
• Conduct testing and fault diagnostics on assembled units.

Skills

Mechanical Assembly

Electrical Fitting

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Testing and Fault Diagnostics

Continuous Improvement

Job description

Vehicle Fitter for our Solihull Site.

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
• £500 Referral Scheme
• 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

Do you have the skills to fill this role? Read the complete details below, and make your application today.

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