Maintenance Fitter

Summary of Duties:
The role requires keeping equipment and machinery in optimum operational condition. This includes heavy mobile plant; excavators, wheel loaders, balers and other relevant equipment used within the metal recycling industry.

Key Responsibilities:

The diagnosis and resolution of breakdown problems To respond rapidly to breakdowns thereby minimising the period of time any equipment is out of action To ensure all machinery is maintained to a high standard and capable of operating in line with Company standards To comply with all machine operating systems To keep accurate records of all machinery on site To complete and maintain all documentation on the CMMS To make written and/or verbal reports to line managers as required To attend progress meetings with line managers as and when required To carry out any additional duties that may be reasonably requested from time to time To comply with Company policies and procedures as defined in the Employee Manual and the post holders terms & particulars of employment Key

Competencies:

The ability to work as part of a team The ability to work on own initiative Excellent time management and organisational skills Excellent time keeping and attendance A flexible approach including the willingness to work outside normal hours as and when required The ability to manage tasks and meet deadlines An analytical, problem solving approach Essential skills:
Proven track record of working in a comparable role The ability to strip down and rebuild hydraulic, mechanical components on heavy machines Able to understand technical drawings relating to machinery Competent in lifting and slinging A working knowledge of diesel engine maintenance ONC level qualifications or equivalent NVQ Level 3 or above in a relevant subject IT Literate with the ability to use a range of packages applicable to the role, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook (emails) Desirable

Skills:

HNC qualifications in a relevant subject area Capable of the diagnosis of component level hydraulic faults Ability to operate basic machine shop machinery; lathes, milling machines etc. Working knowledge of 3-phase electrics The ability to work in a clean room environment Relative experience in metal recycling and other associated processes