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Small Tools Fitter

Interaction Recruitment

Reading

On-site

GBP 27,000 - 28,000

30+ days ago

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Job summary

Join an established national plant hire firm as a Small Tools Fitter, where you'll play a key role in diagnosing and repairing mechanical systems. This full-time, permanent position offers comprehensive training and opportunities for internal progression. You'll work with a variety of small tools and provide essential support to clients, ensuring optimal equipment performance. With a solid foundation in the automotive industry or mechanical fitting, you'll thrive in a collaborative environment that values your expertise. Enjoy a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, including annual leave and overtime pay. This is your chance to grow your career in a supportive and dynamic setting.

Benefits

22 days Annual Leave + Public Holidays

Overtime paid at 1.5x

Salary Sacrifice Scheme for additional leave

Full training & development

Opportunities for internal progression

Qualifications

  • Experience in automotive or mechanical fitting is essential.
  • Relevant qualifications in automotive engineering are advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
  • Conduct maintenance and repairs on small tools and equipment.
  • Provide training and support on machinery operation.

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Electrical fault finding

Hydraulic systems troubleshooting

Team leadership

Education

NVQ in Automotive Engineering

City and Guilds in Automotive Engineering

Tools

Small tools (saws, drills, mini diggers)

Job description

Job Role: Small Tools Fitter
Location: Reading, Berkshire
Salary: £27,000-£28,000 (Overtime Available + Full training)
Hours: Monday-Friday + Overtime @ 1.5x
Job Type: Full time, Permanent


The Client:
Interaction Technical have partnered with a well-established National plant hire firm to support the growth of their team. Our client, who have been established for over 50 years, are looking to onboard & train engineers from either a plant, HGV, Automotive or Agricultural background to the team. They offer a comprehensive training scheme alongside relative internal progression routes.


The package:

  1. 22 days Annual Leave + Public Holidays / Increasing by 1 day for every year of service (25 overall)
  2. All overtime over 8 hours per day is paid at 1.5x
  3. Salary Sacrifice Scheme for an additional 5 days annual leave per annum
  4. Full training & development with a focus on internal progression
  5. Opportunity to develop into a workshop or mobile fitter in the near future
All of the above promotions accompany substantial increases in salary and benefits.

The Responsibilities:

  1. Diagnose complex technical issues and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
  2. Carry out maintenance and repairs on an array of small tools (saws, drills, mini diggers etc).
  3. Complete further training surrounding the wider kit list.
  4. Conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance to ensure optimal equipment performance.
  5. Offer training and support to clients' staff on machinery operation and maintenance best practices.
  6. Keep detailed records of service activities, parts used, and work completed for accurate reporting.
  7. Communicate effectively with the in-house engineering team to provide feedback and improve product performance.

The Requirements:

  1. Previous experience working within the automotive industry or hold experience with mechanical fitting.
  2. Experience working on engines would be advantageous.
  3. Electrical and/or Mechanical fault finding, repair & service experience.
  4. A desire to lead, manage and grow a team of your own.
  5. Relevant qualifications NVQ or City and Guilds in any automotive engineering (advantageous).
  6. Open for full training and development within the plant industry.
  7. Full UK Drivers License.

Thank you for taking the time, we look forward to speaking in the near future.

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