Workshop Fitter

Recruit4staff; Basildon; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on site parking

Job summary

Recruit4staff are representing a well-known manufacturing company seeking a Workshop Fitter to join their Basildon facility. You will perform tractor driveline work, prepare tractors for tests, diagnose and repair mechanical issues, and support with reporting.

The role offers £15–£16 per hour, Monday-Thursday 7am-4pm with a 12pm finish on Fridays, on-site parking and potential overtime opportunities. The assignment is ongoing and could extend beyond year-end.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK driving licence and have fitting/vehicle technician experience.
• Ability to remove, replace and modify mechanical assemblies and work from drawings.
• Proficient troubleshooting and fault-finding on mechanical systems.
• IT literate with ability to upload reports to systems.

Responsibilities

• Complete tractor driveline removal, installation and modifications.
• Prepare tractors for engineering tests and conduct fitting and testing work.
• Support test engineers and troubleshoot tractor faults and test failures.
• Complete paperwork and upload reports to the customer system.

Skills

Full UK Licence

Fitting/Vehicle Technician experience

Drawing interpretation

Troubleshooting skills

IT literate

Job description

Recruit4staff are proud to be representing their client, a well‑known manufacturing company in their search for a Workshop Fitter to work in their leading facility in Basildon.

For the successful Workshop Fitter our client is offering:

• Hourly rate of £15 - £16 per hour depending on experience
• Monday - Thursday 7am-4pm with a 12pm finish on Fridays
• Potential Overtime opportunities
• Ongoing project - Will last until the end of year at least, but could extend
• Free on site parking

The role - Workshop Fitter:

• Completing tractor driveline removal, installation & modifications
• Preparation of Tractors for engineering tests
• Conduct Fitting, vehicle instrumentation & testing work
• Supporting test engineers in line with agreed project timescales
• Supporting with troubleshooting tractor faults & test failures
• Completing all associated paperwork
• Uploading reports into the customers reporting system
• Diagnose, repair and maintain mechanical issues

What the client is looking for in a Workshop Fitter:

• Full UK Licence - Essential
• Must demonstrate suitable Fitting/Vehicle Technician based experience
• Able to remove, replace and modify mechanical assemblies
• Demonstrates mechanical fault finding & troubleshooting skills
• Able to work from drawings
• IT literate
• Were looking for candidates who have either: Automotive, Commercial Vehicle, Vehicle Fitting, Agricultural experience

Key skills or similar Job titles:

Mechanical Fitter, Vehicle Fitter, Workshop Fitter, Plant Fitter, Agricultural Fitter, Vehicle Technician, Workshop Technician

Commutable From:

Basildon, Essex, Southend, Gravesend, Romford, Hornchurch, London, Chelmsford, Canvey Island