Workshop Fitter

Chippindale Plant Ltd is one of the largest privately owned plant hire and sales companies in the North of England with 8 depots including Leeds. Established in 1949, it provides a complete hire and sales service for a wide range of Construction Plant, Tools, Excavator Attachments and Secure Site Accommodation.

We are looking for a plant mechanic/fitters to maintain and repair a wide range of construction plant including; Compaction Equipment, Excavators and attachments, Dumpers, Telehandlers, Compressors and a wide range of Tools.

The role is for a workshop based mechanic/fitter job in our Keighley Depot.

Key skills & Duties

-Inspecting machines for defects

-Servicing and maintenance

-Undertaking routine inspections of various equipment

-Dismantling and repairing or replacing fault components

-Reassembling and testing components to ensure they are working safely

-Performing checks on new equipment before first use

-Using reports to diagnose faults

-Updating service records

-Escalating faults to managers

-Use of a wide range of specialist tools such as hydraulic presses

-Keeping the workshop area clean and tidy

-Follow all H&S procedures

-Basic welding

-Using lifting equipment in accordance with LOLER regulations

Qualifications & Experience

-Industry experience in a similar role

-Previous experience of diagnosing and repairing plant / machinery/ lifting equipment is essential

-Proven track record of diagnosing faults

-Previous experience of hydraulic systems

-Basic electrical skills for plant and machinery

-Previous experience of use of large workshop equipment

-NVQ Plant and Machinery or land based engineering L3 qualification desirable

-Manufacturer training courses for industry product

-M&E Experience

-FLT

It would be preferable for the successful candidate to hold a current driving license. This job requires someone who is flexible, motivated and customer focused.

We are offering a stable position in a growing company that is investing substantially in new equipment and staff training.

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