MECHANICAL FITTER HARTLEPOOL £ benefits excellent (see below) Shift Pattern – 06:00 – 14:00/08:00 - 16:00/14:00 - 20:00 day team drop on to nights when required 22:00 - 06:00 Are you an experienced Mechanical Fitter (time served) looking to join a leading company that operates across some of the UK’s busiest ports? We have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Technician/HGV Fitter who will play a crucial role in maintaining and servicing a diverse range of port equipment, including Reach Stackers, Forklift Trucks (3.5t – 45t), tractor units, and occasionally Harbour Mobile Cranes, RTGs, and Ship to Shore cranes. You’ll be responsible for conducting planned maintenance, troubleshooting breakdowns, and using your problem-solving skills to minimize downtime. A full driving licence is required, as you will be expected to attend breakdowns at various sites. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team and take on a rewarding and dynamic role. As the role is within a multi-skilled and fully flexible working environment, skills in other trades would be a distinct advantage. Experience of hydraulic systems, burning, welding and mobile plant electrics would also be desirable. The work entails working outside in all weather conditions and the ability to work at heights. Shift patterns of 06:00 – 14:00/20:00 - 04:00/02:00 - 10:00 with other shifts required when covering vessels berthed/working. The company offer a genuine opportunity to build a career with this prestigious growing organisation with on-going training. Responsibilities: • Undertaking planned maintenance and servicing, predominately of Port equipment, such as Reach Stackers, 3.5t – 45t fork lift trucks and tractor units. • Cranes, such as Harbour mobile cranes. • Responding to breakdowns and failures. • Using problem solving techniques to return the equipment to service with minimum downtime. • Assisting in planning maintenance and servicing activities in line with statutory requirements and manufacturers specifications. Mechanical Fitter Personal Specification: • A time served apprentice trained fitter, qualified to City & Guilds level 3, or ONC • Highly motivated and proactive approach to Health and Safety legislation • Knowledge and understanding of relevant regulations – i.e., LOLER/PUWER • Computer literate, Microsoft Office • Good team player • Flexible and reliable • Full Driving Licence • Ability to read Hydraulic, Pneumatic and electrical drawings would be advantageous • Capable of making decisions quickly and effectively • Ability to communicate effectively at all levels Benefits • Salary Circa £43,462 unsociable working hours payment • Internal training and Safety Passport Training/ On-going training and assessments • Sick pay scheme • Cycle to work scheme • PPE provided – Overalls etc. • Employee Assistance Program for personal support (health, finance, etc.) • Company pension scheme (up to 6% company contribution)