Mechanical Engineer/Fitter in Sunderland

We require an experienced mechanical/assembly fitter to work in a small manufacturing team to assemble and maintain bespoke road repair machinery.  As part of the role you will be involved in New Machine Builds for both our own fleet and external customers, as well as helping to maintain our fleet of 25 vehicles to ensure they are safe, reliable and fit for purpose.  Our fleet operate all over the country, and on occasion you may be asked to travel to support a machine breakdown.\\n\\nQualifications and Skills\\n\\nRecognised qualification or suitable experience in mechanical fitting/assembly\\nAn ability to read and understand engineering drawings.\\nGood general knowledge of mechanical principles with a logical approach to effective fault finding and rectification\\nExperience of using hand tools, basic marking out and drilling, light grinding and dressing.\\nExperience of troubleshooting mechanical systems, performing preventative maintenance and working with a continuous improvement mentality.\\nGood communication and motivational skills are required and flexibility.\\nUK driving license required\\nHGV license would be an advantage\\nBasic IT skills using Microsoft office required\\nExperience with small diesel/petrol engines, compressors and high volume blowers would be a distinct advantage\\nExperience of hydraulics and pneumatics would be a distinct advantage\\nKey Responsibilities\\n\\nPrimarily assembling new road repair machinery and integrating the machinery onto HGV vehicles\\nGeneral factory maintenance/housekeeping\\nWork alongside the wider engineering team to solve engineering problems and develop systems\\nIdentify and accurately describe build issues and discuss solutions with the engineering team\\nPlan, manage and take on responsibility for tasks allocated by workshop supervisor\\nLiaise with customers and other departments on machine breakdowns and faults\\nBe prepared to repair machinery both on and offsite\\nRectify faults by repairing, replacing and testing\\nRecord relevant information on repair work undertaken\\nTrain new colleagues as required\\nA willingness to take on roles outside of those listed above to support other areas of the business\\nOther Attributes\\n\\nBe a highly self-motivated individual, able to work under your own initiative\\nUndertake training where necessary\\nAdhere to the Correct and safe use of power tools and workshop equipment\\nMaintain an awareness of health & safety requirements\\nBe aware of the need for risk assessments prior to carrying out any task\\nBe flexible to work overtime and some weekends