Our client is a Civil Engineering Contractor based in West Sussex looking for a Plant Fitter to join their successful and expanding team.
The Plant Fitter / Vehicle Mechanic will be responsible for the safe & cost-effective repair & maintenance of plant & equipment, without harm to people, the environment & targeting zero defects. The Plant Fitter / Vehicle Mechanic will be based out of the workshop at Horsham but will be required to attend site breakdowns as required.
Plant Mechanic Job Overview
* Ensure all site safety & environmental rules are followed including ensuring that appropriate PPE is worn, following safe systems of work and reporting any incidents.
* Ensuring that plant has been inspected, tested & tagged prior to delivery to site.
* Dealing with any scheduled repairs as well as unscheduled repairs and checks as they arise.
* Diagnose and apply the relevant mechanical and electrical repairs whilst ensuring compliance with any relevant risk assessments and method statements.
* Repair or replace damaged or worn parts and test equipment to ensure any repairs are adequate.
* Carry out fabrication, welding and gas cutting as required.
* Carry out routine servicing of vehicles, plant and equipment, ensuring service records are completed and maintained.
* Carry out diagnostics of vehicles and equipment both in the workshop and on site.
* Ensure spares & oils are booked to the correct job/equipment and liaise with the Workshop Manager & Yard/Stores Operative to ensure stock/spares are maintained, minimizing waste & over ordering.
* Utilise tools & equipment correctly & safely. Ensure spill kits are deployed where appropriate & are disposed of safely & effectively back at the yard.
Plant Mechanic Job Requirements
* Service and Repair of Small Tools, Heavy Plant & Vehicles
* Competent with hydraulics, electrical, mechanicals, pneumatics, pumps and 2-stroke engines
* Basic fabrication, welding and gas cutting
* NVQ (minimum Level 2/3) in Plant or Vehicle Mechanics
* Plant Mechanics (relevant qualification)
* Full driving license
Plant Mechanic Salary & Benefits
* Salary - £35 - 40k DOE
* 25 Days holiday + BH
* Pension up to 10% match
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