Mechanical Fitter in Tyne and Wear

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