Are you a skilled mechanic or mechanical fitter with 3-5 years of experience? Do you have a knack for welding and fabrication? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our contract team on a 12-month renewable assignment, working on fabrication and welding projects fitting powertrains into large commercial vehicles. You'll be part of a dynamic team of ten technicians, five engineers, and a line manager. We're seeking an all-rounder who can thrive in a manufacturing production line environment.
What We're Looking For
* 3-5 years of experience as a mechanic or mechanical fitter.
* Some knowledge of welding and fabrication.
* Experience with drive/power trains and machinery.
* Good knowledge of instrumentation and its application within the manufacturing process.
* Proficiency in using hand and power tools, lifting, and welding equipment.
Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities
* Adhere to our health and safety policy and safe working practices.
* Embody our company values: Integrity, Commitment, Excellence, Teamwork, and Sustainability.
* Follow standard work procedures to perform safe and defect-free assembly of parts and components.
* Work closely with engineers to install prototype, pilot, and production powertrains into machines.
* Operate a variety of off-highway vehicles, including Hydraulic Excavators, Backhoe Loaders, Telehandlers, and Track Type Tractors.
* Instrument powertrain installs with thermocouples, pressure transducers, speed pickups, and other sensors.
* Diagnose and fix a range of faults on both powertrains and machines.
* Work from engineering drawings (electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic).
* Manufacture parts from drawings using our in-house facilities (machining, welding, and fabrication, and a fully equipped electronics lab).
* Produce electrical looms to interface powertrain and machine.
* Travel to various off-site test and development facilities, both company-owned and third-party (some travel may be overseas).
* Maintain a clean, tidy, and safe work area in line with 5S and total preventative maintenance (TPM).
* Undertake training and further learning as required.
What We Offer
* A PAYE contract with a rate of approximately £16-22 per hour DOE.
* 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays (33 total).
* A pension scheme that you can enrol in after 3 months of service.
* Discounts forum and additional fringe benefits.
If you're interested in this role, please forward your resume and a covering email stating your experience and current salary/rate. #J-18808-Ljbffr