Mechanical Fitter/Welder

TIP Trailer Services Netherlands; South Norfolk; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job description

Location: Morley
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Hours: Monday to Friday
Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 per annum

Why Join Us?
At TIP, we’re proud to be a Great Place to Work Certified company and a true market leader in providing transportation and logistics solutions across Europe. We specialise in rental, leasing, and value-added equipment services, ensuring our customers’ freight keeps moving seamlessly.

We offer one of the most attractive benefits packages in the industry, and here’s what sets us apart:

• Unbeatable Holiday Package: Enjoy 25 days of annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays, giving you 33 days off. Want even more time to relax or plan adventures? You can buy up to 4 additional days, totalling an incredible 37 days of holiday per year!
• £500 Welcome Bonus: We value your expertise and commitment, so you’ll receive a £500 joining bonus as a warm welcome to the team.
• £1,000 Referral Scheme: Know a top-notch technician who’d thrive here? Refer them and earn £1,000!
• Private Healthcare for You & Your Loved Ones: We invest in your health and well-being. Our private healthcare plan, a rare benefit in the industry, can be extended to cover your immediate family.
• Pension & Financial Security: We provide a solid company pension, life assurance at 3x your salary, and Group Income Protection (GIP) for long-term peace of mind.
• Seasonal Rewards & Recognition: Celebrate the festive season with high street Christmas vouchers.

What You'll Be Doing:

As a Skilled Waste Tanker Fitter you will work on a variety of tanker types, including both rigid and articulated models. This role involves handling all aspects of tanker maintenance, repair, and remounting.

Responsibilities:

• Mounting tanker barrels onto new truck chassis or trailer bogies.
• Maintaining, repairing, and modifying road tanker barrels and ancillary equipment.
• Performing TIG & MIG welding in aluminium, stainless steel, and mild steel.
• Using fabrication machinery to create and install new components.
• Installing and maintaining running gear.
• Working on body building for heavy goods vehicles.
• Understanding and maintaining vehicle pneumatics, hydraulics, and electrics.
• Knowledge and practical experience in vehicle hydraulics.
• Familiarity with current vehicle and tanker legislation, including ADR compliance.
• Performing repairs on truck components.
• Maintenance and repair of auxiliary engines (donkey engines).

*Whilst the above outlines the main duties of the post the list is not exhaustive, and duties may need to change in the light of future developments or from time to time as directed by your supervisor or manager.*

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience working with road tankers or relevant plant equipment.
• Strong expertise in welding (TIG & MIG), fabrication, and vehicle systems.
• Ability to handle a wide range of tasks and projects efficiently.
• Precise and meticulous approach to ensure high-quality outcomes.
• Willingness to collaborate and contribute to a supportive and skilled team.

Take the next step in your career and become part of our exceptional team, where your hard work is rewarded, and your well-being is prioritized. Experience firsthand why TIP is a market leader and why we’re Great Place to Work Certified! Apply today!

We’ve Successfully Hired from These Backgrounds:
HGV Technicians, Plant Technicians, Army Engineers, Mechanical Fitters, Heavy Vehicle Mechanic, Maintenance Engineers, Heavy Equipment Fitters, Diesel Mechanics, Plant Maintenance Technicians, Plant Engineers, and Equipment Repair Technicians.

We believe diversity drives innovation. The variety of nationalities, cultures, religions and ethnic backgrounds enrich our workforce by bringing together new ideas, innovations and thinking styles that lead to business success. Integrity, honesty and ethical behavior are at the core of our business. When we have a vacancy, we welcome everyone who has the potential, skills, commitment and honest way of working into our TIP family.

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