WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU? Permanent role from day oneSunderland locationUp to £16.63 per hour starting wage (37-hour week)Excellent pension scheme – with options for additional voluntary contributionsDay shift only26 days leaves increasing to 31 with 5 years’ service, plus bank holidaysSick pay available increasing with length of serviceAccess to training and development opportunitiesOpportunity to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave per yearThree days paid leave per year to do voluntary workEmployee wellbeing support for mental and physical healthCar lease schemeCorporate gym membership and access to Civil Service Sports Council offersCycle to work schemeDiscounted public travel passDiscounts on local theatre and sports events THE BUSINESS Westray Recruitment Group is seeking to recruit a Plant Fitter to work within the Port in the Tyne & Wear area on a permanent basis. You will undertake mechanical and basic electrical repairs and maintenance of Port infrastructure, machinery and equipment. THE ROLE Installing, repairing and replacing damaged or defective parts or sections of Port infrastructure, machinery and equipmentCarrying out routine servicing, testing and inspection on plant, equipment and infrastructureWorking to fault find and diagnose plant failingsWorking to maintain plant-based equipment such as FLT’s (3 tonne to 33 tonne), loading shovels, JCB excavators, telehandlers, Liebherr cranes/equipment, tug masters, trailers, HGV’s, scissor lifts & cherry pickersMaintaining vehicle wear and tear to HGV’s and FLT’s created through corrosion or site damageAssisting with basic facilities upkeep of the siteTHE PERSON Time served Engineer/Fitter with relevant qualificationsDriving licenseAbility to undertake mechanical, electrical repairs and maintenance of port infrastructure, machinery and equipment. Demonstrating familiarisation of plant equipment including HGV and Forklift trucksBasic electrical skills up to 24VOwn toolsAbility to work with hydraulics, gear boxes, pneumatic systems, motors, electrics, transmissions, bodywork, engines, etcAbility to abide by H&S legislation within a port settingAble to work independently or as part of a teamFlexible personality and deadline drivenPrepared to work outside at times with a busy Port THE PACKAGE This role is paid up to £16.63 to start with the opportunity to progress beyond this to different pay scales. The starting salary equates to £32K per annum, based on a 37-hour week.The hours of work are Monday to Thursday 8am-4:30pm and Friday 8am-1pm.In periods of peak season or for holiday cover, you may be asked to form part of a standby rota. This will be a rarity but you will be paid £33 to cover a 24-hour period, if called out you will receive a minimum of 4 hours pay.Overtime is paid at single rate, except bank holidays where you will be paid a full day rate payment plus any additional hours worked.
Job Title
Plant Fitter