Mechanical Fitter (HGV/PSV/Plant)

Port Talbot
1 year ago
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Mechanical Fitter (HGV/PSV/Plant)

Workshop Based, Commutable from Port Talbot, Newport, Cwmbran, Swansea, Bridgend and the surrounding areas

£40,000 - £45,000 (On-track earnings £50,000) + Overtime + Technical Training (Internal and External) + 32 Days Holiday

Are you a Fitter, Technician or Engineer from a HGV, Plant, PSV, or REME background, looking for a role in a highly successful, family run company where you will be valued for your hard work, and invested in through technical to further develop your skills, all while having the opportunity to significantly boost your earnings through available overtime?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing company in a diverse, engaging, and technically challenging role and is ideal for someone with industry experience who is eager to broaden their skill set.

The company specialises in manned and unmanned vehicle hire. They are highly respected in the industry and have a customer base of well-known industrial companies across the UK.

The role is both workshop-based and site based, of which you will be maintaining, servicing, and repairing a fleet of HGVs, as well as repairing mechanical and electrical defects on all vehicles and ancillary equipment. You will be working in a highly welcoming workshop with excellent working conditions and a close-knit team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with an HGV, Plant, PSV, or REME background, looking to further enhance their skills in a role where you will technically progress your career and add significant value within an established company.

The Role:

  • Repair, service, maintain a fleet of HGVs
  • Plenty of overtime available
  • Monday - Friday 8-4.30
    *Saturday mornings every other week

    The Person:
  • HGV, PSV, Plant, or REME background
  • Looking to develop their technical skillset
  • Looking to boost earnings through overtime

    Reference number: (phone number removed)

    Keywords: HGV, LCV, PSV, Heavy Good Vehicle, Vehicle, Plant, Forces, Ex-Forces, Heavy Plant, Heavy Mechanics, Heavy mechanical, Mechanical, Mechanic, Mechanics, Engineer, Engineering, Technician, Van, Truck, Lorry, MHE, Forklifts, Diggers, Dump trucks, Excavators, Diggers, Commercial Vehicles, REME, Ex-REME

    To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Eli Williams at Rise Technical Recruitment.

    Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

    The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates

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