Electrical / Mechanical Fitter - Workshop Recruitment : Job Details

Our client based in Shoreham-by-Sea is looking to recruit an Electrical / Mechanical Fitter to produce truck conversions in accordance with design requirements and engineering Instructions.

Hours:

Monday to Thursday 8.15am to 5pm (30 mins for lunch) and Friday 8.15am to 12.45pm.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Undertaking electrical and mechanical modifications of electric and diesel-powered equipment to meet specification.
• To be proficient in electrical and/or mechanical fitting skills, including minor fabrication.
• Reading and interpreting engineering instructions (drawings, wiring diagrams, photographs) to achieve project specification.
• To select appropriate materials for on-job manufactured parts.
• To complete project documentation as required during and at the end of the work.
• Document (sketches, photographs or instructions) any aspects or components developed by the fitter during the project for future reference.
• To participate in Continuous Improvement projects as required.
• To operate within the guidelines of Company Procedures.
• To ensure the workplace is kept clean and tidy by routine housekeeping.
• To comply with the Company Policy on Health and Safety, and discipline etc.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND KNOWLEDGE:

Essential

• Ability to read and understand engineering/technical drawings and processes.
• Experience in electrical wiring.
• Experience in mechanical fitting.
• Basic IT skills.
• Ability to complete required documentation and records in a timely manner.
• Proactive, enthusiastic, and flexible attitude.
• Strong team ethic.
• Willingness to adhere to all health and safety policies, procedures and processes.
• Willingness to learn additional skills.
• Willingness to work overtime when required.
• Own suitable tool kit required to complete duties.

Desirable

• Apprenticeship, City & Guilds or equivalent
• Experience of Zone 1 and Zone 2 conversions
• Awareness of quality assurance throughout the whole process
• Ability to problem solve

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Holiday purchase scheme – an extra 2 weeks of holiday can be purchased
• Company sick pay after a qualifying period which increases with length of service
• 5% employer pension contribution to be matched by the employee – salary sacrifice pension is available
• Life assurance at 3 x annual basic salary
• Cash back health plan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Health surveillance and health checks
• Other wellbeing and engagement activities and initiatives
• Learning and development opportunities