Company:Finning (UK) Ltd
Number of Openings:1
Worker Type:Permanent
Position Overview:Working within an industry leading organisation at Finning, and the largest CAT dealership in the UK and Ireland, your role as Assistant Fitter will be to provide a service to all departments within the facility, supporting workshop engineers with servicing and repair duties and carry out machine movements, crane lifts, mobile crane lifts, lift truck movements ensuring all carried are out in a safe manner.
Location - Buxton
Job Description:
Major Job Functions
- Carry out machine movements on and off transporter vehicles using the most appropriate tools/equipment, that could include slinging, forklift truck, cranage, etc.
- Support the engineering team with daily service and repair duties
- Record all movement details of all machines and attachments on/off site and ensure that a release document is obtained/completed before the equipment leaves site.
- Preliminary assessment of machine condition reporting any damage or missing items through the appropriate channels.
- Refuel all machines as required.
Specific Skills
- General PC Skills
- Effective problem-solver
- Work autonomously on own initiative and also well as part of a team
- Strong communication & interpersonal skills and ability to build positive relationships across all levels of the business
- Motivated and dynamic self-starter with positive attitude
Knowledge
- H&S policy awareness and commitment
- Basic mechanical understanding and knowledge of plant machinery, mechanics, vehicles, gear boxes, engines
Accountability
- Make sure that daily check sheet for all yard equipment is up to date.
- Ensure machines are stored in an efficient and tidy manner.
- Responsibility to ensure all lifting equipment is in a safe and operational state.
- Ensure machine attachments are stored in suitable place.
- Ensure all machine movements on site are carried out in a safe and appropriate manner. Accountability for machine storage and condition.
- Work with co-ordinators, transport companies in order to forward plan and streamline machine movements.
- Appointed persons certificate in the management of lifting operations (desirable)
- Iron fairy licence (desirable)
- Driving License is essential
At Finning we believe that our people are the heart and soul of our company and fundamental to our success. Our employees are rewarded with an attractive all-round benefits package and various flexible benefits.
If you would like to work for a global organisation offering industry leading training and a competitive package, then apply online today!
At Finning, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company, we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities. Furthermore, Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter. Finning is a forces-friendly employer having signed the Armed Forces Covenant, and pledges to treat those who serve or have served in the armed forces, and their families fairly.
