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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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