Contractor's Plant Fitter/Vehicle Mechanic
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 a workshop at West Sussex, but will be required to attend site breakdowns as required.
Responsibilities
* Work to & within the company procedures, policies & regularly communicate with your line manager.
* Prior to commencing work on vehicles or equipment, ensure compliance with method statements & risk assessments.
* Ensure workshop equipment and tools are utilised within safety guidelines and are cleaned and returned after use.
* Ensure manufacturers' guidelines are followed when diagnosing, repairing and servicing equipment.
* Maintain a safe working environment & high standards of health & safety, environment & quality.
* Ensure all site safety & environmental rules are followed, including ensuring that appropriate PPE is worn, following safe systems of work and reporting any incidents.
* Ensure that plant has been inspected, tested & tagged prior to delivery to site.
* Attend Site/Workshop inductions, toolbox talks and department meetings, ensuring all rules highlighted are adhered to, particularly in relation to Health and Safety.
* Ensure timely completion of any e-learning courses and attend equipment related training as required.
* Work efficiently and safely, ensuring site tidiness and security to safeguard our workforce, the public and the image of our business.
* Take responsibility for the security of vehicles, equipment & premises as appropriate.
* Carry out designated tasks as instructed by the Workshop Manager, 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.
* Maintain good timekeeping and productivity.
* Utilise tools & equipment correctly & safely. Ensure spill kits are deployed where appropriate & are disposed of safely & effectively back at the yard.
* Maintain a tidy work area at all times and assist the team in carrying out weekly cleaning of the workshop and yard area.
* Must maintain any provided vehicle in a clean & tidy condition, carrying out daily defect inspections and ensuring any tools/equipment held in vehicle are inspected, calibrated and in good working order, reporting any defect.
* Assist the Workshop Manager in promoting a safe environmental & quality culture.
* Ability to work both alone and effectively as part of the Plant team, supporting others and utilizing each other’s strengths to help develop each other’s weaknesses.
* Maintain good rapport and working relationships with site staff, operators, and other employees.
* Provide support to the Yard/Stores Operatives as required.
* Assist in the training and development of Apprentices.
Skills & Knowledge
* 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
Qualifications
* GCSE’s Maths & English
* NVQ (minimum Level 2/3) in Plant or Vehicle Mechanics
* Plant Mechanics (relevant qualification)
* Full driving license
Experience
* Experience in working with heavy plant, vehicles, tools & equipment
* Have worked within a construction environment
Training
* Manual Handling
* CSCS card
* Use of diagnostic equipment
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