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 threate 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. TO APPLY Please send your updated CV to Tony Hutchinson or apply direct by calling Westray Recruitment Group