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Maintenance Fitter

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Slough

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GBP 10,000 - 40,000

30+ days ago

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An established industry player is seeking a motivated Maintenance Fitter to join their team in Slough. This role involves servicing and repairing non-powered ground support equipment, providing a great opportunity for hands-on individuals eager to learn in a practical environment. The ideal candidate will have a basic understanding of mechanical systems and a willingness to work under pressure, contributing to a dynamic team atmosphere. If you are looking to kickstart your career in maintenance, this position offers a fantastic entry point into the industry, with the chance to develop your skills while working close to Heathrow Airport.

Rudimentary understanding of mechanical systems and hands-on experience required.
Entry-level English literacy and ability to work under pressure are essential.

Inspect, repair, and service cargo movement and handling equipment.
Perform maintenance on cable drum brakes, wheel bearings, and conveyor roller beds.

Mechanical Systems Understanding

Hands-on Attitude

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Teamwork

Entry Level English Literacy

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Welding Equipment

About Textron Specialized Vehicles

Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of golf cars, utility and personal transportation vehicles, and ground support equipment. Textron Specialized Vehicles markets products under brands including E-Z-GO, Cushman, TUG, and Douglas. Its vehicles are found in environments ranging from golf courses to factories, airports to planned communities, and theme parks to hunting preserves.

Opportunity

We are looking for a Maintenance Fitter to join our facility in Poyle, Slough, where we provide maintenance to non-powered ground support equipment, such as cargo trailers and baggage handling trailers, hence our close proximity to Heathrow Airport. The required Maintenance Fitter will work in a team to service and repair cargo movement/handling equipment.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Inspect, repair, and service the cargo movement/handling equipment. Tasks include but are not limited to the maintenance of the following:

Cable Drum Brakes
Wheel Bearings
Conveyor Roller Beds
Chassis & Turntable
Welding

Undertake any other reasonable tasks as required within the company.

Qualifications/Skills/Experience Required:

We are looking for a responsible, highly motivated, and flexible individual.

Essential:

A rudimentary understanding of simple mechanical systems;
Previous mechanical systems experience, gained via previous employment, college, or hobbies/interests;
Hands-on attitude and experience;
Entry Level (L2) English Literacy Skills;
Ability to work well under pressure;
A driven approach to learning in a practical environment;
Capable of working individually and as part of a team.

Desirable:

Welding experience

The post holder will also be subject to security checks which will require a criminal record check and must be able to provide five years of education/employment references.

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