Plant Fitter

Tyne and Wear, England, gb

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?

  • Permanent role from day one
  • Sunderland location
  • Up to £16.63 per hour starting wage (37-hour week)
  • Excellent pension scheme – with options for additional voluntary contributions
  • Day shift only
  • 26 days leaves increasing to 31 with 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays
  • Sick pay available increasing with length of service
  • Access to training and development opportunities
  • Opportunity to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave per year
  • Three days paid leave per year to do voluntary work
  • Employee wellbeing support for mental and physical health
  • Car lease scheme
  • Corporate gym membership and access to Civil Service Sports Council offers
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Discounted public travel pass
  • Discounts on local theatre and sports events

    • THE BUSINESS

    Westray Recruitment Group is seeking to recruit a Plant Fitter to work within the Port in the Tyne & Wear area on a permanent basis. You will undertake mechanical and basic electrical repairs and maintenance of Port infrastructure, machinery and equipment.

    THE ROLE

  • Installing, repairing and replacing damaged or defective parts or sections of Port infrastructure, machinery and equipment
  • Carrying out routine servicing, testing and inspection on plant, equipment and infrastructure
  • Working to fault find and diagnose plant failings
  • Working to maintain plant-based equipment such as FLT’s (3 tonne to 33 tonne), loading shovels, JCB excavators, telehandlers, Liebherr cranes/equipment, tug masters, trailers, HGV’s, scissor lifts & cherry pickers
  • Maintaining vehicle wear and tear to HGV’s and FLT’s created through corrosion or site damage
  • Assisting with basic facilities upkeep of the site

    • THE PERSON

  • Time served Engineer/Fitter with relevant qualifications
  • Driving license
  • Ability to undertake mechanical, electrical repairs and maintenance of port infrastructure, machinery and equipment. Demonstrating familiarisation of plant equipment including HGV and Forklift trucks
  • Basic electrical skills up to 24V
  • Own tools
  • Ability to work with hydraulics, gear boxes, pneumatic systems, motors, electrics, transmissions, bodywork, engines, etc
  • Ability to abide by H&S legislation within a port setting
  • Able to work independently or as part of a team
  • Flexible personality and deadline driven
  • Prepared to work outside at times with a busy Port

    • THE PACKAGE

    This role is paid up to £16.63 to start with the opportunity to progress beyond this to different pay scales. The starting salary equates to £32K per annum, based on a 37-hour week.

    The hours of work are Monday to Thursday 8am-4:30pm and Friday 8am-1pm.

    In periods of peak season or for holiday cover, you may be asked to form part of a standby rota. This will be a rarity but you will be paid £33 to cover a 24-hour period, if called out you will receive a minimum of 4 hours pay.

    Overtime is paid at single rate, except bank holidays where you will be paid a full day rate payment plus any additional hours worked.

    TO APPLY

    Please send your updated CV to Tony Hutchinson or apply direct by calling Westray Recruitment Group

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