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Workshop Fitter

Job Posted: 12 days ago

Salary: £ 18.19 - 20.41 / Hour
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Chepstow, Monmouthshire

Expire in: 16 days

Job Description

Workshop Fitter

CHEPSTOW

Salary (£ p/hr) G1: 20.41 | G2: 18.19

Hours 07:00 – 16:00;

Mon-Fri + overtime Holidays

20 days plus statutory bank holidays
Benefits Pension (3% employer)

Job Type Full time, Permanent.

A great opportunity to work for one of the country’s leading mobile plant suppliers in the minerals and aggregate sector who operates one of the most technologically advanced, environmentally friendly and newest fleets within Europe.

looking to recruit an experienced heavy plant engineer to help maintain its front-line and ancillary machine fleet at their Head Office workshops in Caldicot. You will be working on premium, leading industry equipment brands such as Volvo, Caterpillar and Komatsu whilst carrying out the repairs alongside an existing, dedicated team of engineers, welders and painters.

The ideal candidate would have experienced and/or knowledge of the quarrying industry, with a formal engineering qualification in plant maintenance, agricultural machinery or HGV mechanics, such as NVQ level 3 / city and guilds or equivalent. The position will report directly into the workshop manager at the company’s Head Office with scope for development and promotions for the right candidate. Training, where required will be provided for the right candidate.
Job Skills / Requirements

5+ years’ relevant experience (post apprenticeship) in the repair and maintenance of Heavy Construction Plant – Bulldozers, Dump Trucks, Excavators, Graders, Loading Shovels etc.
NVQ or equivalent in engineering, mechanical, hydraulics, pneumatics and electronics
Experience in maintaining heavy quarry / mining / construction equipment
Knowledge and experience of working with Tier 4 and 5 engines, regen and adblue systems, Drive Lines, Hydraulics & Electrical Systems.
Experience and knowledge of diagnostic equipment and procedures, including use of laptops for fault finding / diagnostics is preferred, but not essential. Training will be provided where required.
Elevated level of Health & Safety knowledge & willingness to attend training courses.
Computer literate with tablet-based maintenance and safety systems.
Quick learner and able to work on own initiative, self-motivated and part of a workshop team.

Job Roles / Duties
Repair of heavy-duty quarrying equipment, including excavators, articulated haulers, wheel loaders, bulldozers etc. from industry leading brands such as Volvo & Caterpillar to a high standard
To carry out inspections and preparation of machines for hire or sale duties, such as check-ins/outs, fitting buckets or attachments, reversing cameras, radars etc.
Ability to carry out major overhaul on engines, transmissions, axles, hydraulics etc
Diagnose and problem solve mechanical, hydraulic or electrical on machines
Able to work on own initiative and part of a team
Accurate and punctual completion of systems/paperwork.
Carry out all work in line with the company's core health, safety and environmental policies and safe working practices
Highlight to management where additional works may be required

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