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/fitters 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
-Inspecting machines for defects
-Servicing and maintenance
-Undertaking routine inspections of various equipment
-Dismantling and repairing or replacing fault components
-Reassembling and testing components to ensure they are working safely
-Performing checks on new equipment before first use
-Using reports to diagnose faults
-Updating service records
-Escalating faults to managers
-Use of a wide range of specialist tools such as hydraulic presses
-Keeping the workshop area clean and tidy
-Follow all H&S procedures
-Basic welding
-Using lifting equipment in accordance with LOLER regulations
Qualifications & Experience
-Industry experience in a similar role
-Previous experience of diagnosing and repairing plant / machinery/ lifting equipment is essential
-Proven track record of diagnosing faults
-Previous experience of hydraulic systems
-Basic electrical skills for plant and machinery
-Previous experience of use of large workshop equipment
-NVQ Plant and Machinery or land based engineering L3 qualification desirable
-Manufacturer training courses for industry product
-M&E Experience
-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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