Job Description
Chippindale Plant Ltd is one of the largest privately owned plant hire and sales companies in the North of England with 8 depots including Leeds. Established in 1949, it provides a complete hire and sales service for a wide range of Construction Plant, Tools, Excavator Attachments and Secure Site Accommodation.
We are looking for a plant mechanic/fitter to maintain and repair a wide range of construction plant including Compaction Equipment, Excavators and attachments, Dumpers, Telehandlers, Compressors, and a wide range of Tools.
The role is for a workshop-based mechanic/fitter job in our Keighley Depot.
Key Skills & Duties:
1. Inspecting machines for defects
2. Servicing and maintenance
3. Undertaking routine inspections of various equipment
4. Dismantling and repairing or replacing faulty components
5. Reassembling and testing components to ensure they are working safely
6. Performing checks on new equipment before first use
7. Using reports to diagnose faults
8. Updating service records
9. Escalating faults to managers
10. Using a wide range of specialist tools such as hydraulic presses
11. Keeping the workshop area clean and tidy
12. Following all H&S procedures
13. Basic welding
14. Using lifting equipment in accordance with LOLER regulations
Qualifications & Experience:
1. Industry experience in a similar role
2. Previous experience of diagnosing and repairing plant/machinery/lifting equipment is essential
3. Proven track record of diagnosing faults
4. Previous experience of hydraulic systems
5. Basic electrical skills for plant and machinery
6. Previous experience of use of large workshop equipment
7. NVQ Plant and Machinery or land-based engineering L3 qualification desirable
8. Manufacturer training courses for industry products
9. M&E Experience
10. FLT
It would be preferable for the successful candidate to hold a current driving license. This job requires someone who is flexible, motivated, and customer-focused.
We are offering a stable position in a growing company that is investing substantially in new equipment and staff training.
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