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.