MECHANICAL FITTER – WORKING MAINLY ON LARGE INDUSTRIAL VEHICLES / HEYWOOD, MANCHESTER /STARTING BASIC SALARY £35,000 + EXCELLENT BENEFITSAre you an experienced heavy industry Mechanical Fitter, looking for a new role with a growing company, that puts its people first? Do you want to work in an environment where the managing team knows your name, and stops to speak to you? Do you want to work Monday to Friday without shifts? If so, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Our client started out 40 years ago and have grown to be the European market leader in their field of industrial vacuum technology and materials handling. Reporting to the Service team manager, the successful applicant to this Mechanical Fitter role will be expected to maintain, service and repair of vacuum tanker and material handling equipment at their Heywood (Greater Manchester) depot and various customer sites across the UK.

This role will be based out of Heywood, near Manchester, but some travel across the UK to various customer sites is required.

Overtime and work away allowances are paid for all overnight stays.

What’s in it for me?

The successful candidate can expect a company culture that promotes work life balance, a commitment to continued learning and development, a fantastic benefits package which includes:

A competitive minimum basic salary of £35,000 with the option for overtime and working away allowances on top of the basic.
Overtime at 1.5 and double time.
Working away allowance for all overnight stays.
Pension, 5% matched employer contribution,
Free Private medical care scheme including dental and eye care.
Yearly medicals, eye care vouchers and schemes for childcare vouchers too.
31 days holiday per year.
Team building and company events with quarterly company events too.
Company canteen with free tea, coffee and onsite washing and drying facilities for company clothing.
Excellent road networks near the depot and onsite parking.
Company clothing provided to include, all coats, jackets, shirts
All health and safety clothing and training provided
No shared service vehicles, you will be its only driver, all service vehicles air conditioned with fridge and food warming equipment.

Key Responsibilities of the Mechanical Fitter:

Working with an assortment of own designed and built vacuum tankers and material handling equipment. which is then mounted on trucks, trailers, and trains.
You will be expected to manage own work in progress.
Ensure all paperwork is completed accurately.
Be an active team player.
Sustain the company’s prestigious reputation.
Travel to sites around the UK.

Skills & Experience Required:

NVQ Level 3 qualified in Plant, Vehicle Maintenance or similar or proven experience.
Preferably served a full apprenticeship, but not essential.
Experienced Plant Fitter, FLT Engineer, Vehicle Technician, HGV Technician, Crane or Hiab technician or similar industry will all be considered for this opportunity.
Experience in Hydraulics, Pneumatics, 12 and 24volt electrics is advantageous.
Experience of working in heavy or industrial engineering is preferred.
Hold a full UK driving Licence.

Think you have what it takes?If you have the skills and passion to be successful in this Mechanical Fitter position, we would love to hear from you. Apply NOW and we will be in touch.