Tool Fitter / Mechanical Fitter
An excellent opportunity for someone with previous experience maintaining, repairing or fault-finding tools, equipment or mechanical machinery to join a busy workshop team. Candidates with a background as a Mechanical Fitter, Mechanical Engineer or similar hands-on mechanical repair role will also be considered.
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SALARY: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum (depending on experience) + Benefits
LOCATION: Brentwood, Essex
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
WORKING HOURS: Monday to Friday, 8:30am 6:00pm
JOB OVERVIEW
This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy workshop environment where your practical repair skills and mechanical knowledge will help keep equipment safe, reliable and ready for hire.
The Tool Fitter / Mechanical Fitter will be responsible for servicing, maintaining and repairing a wide range of small hire equipment, including pipe welding tools and general power tools.
As a Tool Fitter / Mechanical Fitter, you will diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and pneumatic faults, carry out inspections and ensure repairs are completed to a high standard.
The role would suit a Tool Fitter / Mechanical Fitter with previous experience maintaining and repairing tools, equipment or mechanical machinery. Candidates currently working as a Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Fitter, Plant Fitter or in a similar hands-on mechanical repair role who are interested in moving into tool hire will also be considered.
DUTIES
Your duties as the Tool Fitter / Mechanical Fitter include:
Inspection and Servicing: Carry out the inspection, servicing, maintenance and repair of tools and equipment in the workshop, ensuring all work is completed to a high standard
Fault Diagnosis: Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and pneumatic faults, identifying and rectifying defects efficiently
Hire Preparation: Prepare tools and equipment for hire, ensuring machines are safe, compliant and ready for customer use
Maintenance Records: Ensure all repairs and servicing are accurately documented using the companys maintenance systems
Safety Checks: Carry out safety inspections and ensure all equipment complies with relevant legislation and company standards
Loading Support: Assist drivers with the safe unloading and loading of plant and equipment at the depot
Returned Equipment Checks: Inspect all equipment returned from hire, checking for damage, missing items and cleanliness, and report any defects or discrepancies
Workshop Housekeeping: Maintain a clean, safe and organised workshop, adhering to health and safety policies and housekeeping standards
Teamwork: Work effectively as part of the workshop team to meet customer demand and deadlines
Training and Development: Participate in training and continuous professional development to maintain technical knowledge and skills
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL
Previous experience maintaining, repairing or fault-finding tools, equipment or mechanical machinery
Good mechanical knowledge, with the ability to diagnose and repair faults
Ability to carry out inspections, servicing and repairs to a high standard while meeting deadlines
Willingness to assist with loading, unloading and inspecting returned hire equipment as part of the workshop operation
Flexible approach to work with the ability to prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment
Positive attitude with a strong work ethic
Hard working and physically fit due to the nature of the equipment
DESIRABLE
Tool Hire experience
BENEFITS
Salary sacrifice Pension scheme
25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
Life Assurance
Additional Holiday buy back scheme
Overtime opportunity
Eye care vouchers
Commitment to learning and development with structured in house and external training with career progression
Perkbox Employee rewards with discounts up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, vouchers, gym membership, plus much more
Long service recognition
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CVs of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.
JOB REF: AWDO-P15100
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