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Apprentice / Trainee mobile plant fitter / mechanic
- Company: Breedon
- Type: Full Time
- Region: Scotland
- Town/City: Tayport, Fife
- Posted: 01/07/2022
- Listed in: Mechanical Trades
- Reference: Breedon_1656680722
Job Description
Breedon Surfacing Solutions are the class leading surfacing business in Scotland and as such we're looking to recruit the best talent the industry has to offer. We operate a range of equipment including pavers, rollers, diggers, dumpers and small hand tools to within the infrastructure, construction, utilities and sectors. The role is within South Scotland Area which covers East to West from Fife & Tayside to Dumfries & Galloway with Depots in Dundee, Fife, Oban and Killoch.
As an Apprentice/Trainee mobile plant fitter/mechanic, you will play an important role in the success of the business by assisting the fitter to ensure that our surfacing gangs remain operational through the efficient servicing and maintaining a variety of plant and tools within the fleet.
As part of our high-performing team, you will be responsible for assisting the fitter with the following duties:
- First stage of breakdown issues
- Maintenance of machines
- Trouble shooting
- Ordering parts
- All documentation
- Monitoring of job sheets
- Customer satisfaction
Successful Applicants should demonstrate the following:
- Experience working as a fitter with a relevant mechanical qualification would be desirable but not essential as training will be given in all areas
- Be willing to learn about the use of our product and be trained adequately.
- Be flexible to stay away from home overnight when required.
- Be able to liaise with customers and team members.
- Have excellent time management and organisation skills.
- Be able to put their problem-solving skills to the test.
- Demonstrate a flexible 'can do' attitude.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy with the ability to work effectively under pressure
- Ability to accurately record work completed and be IT literate.
- A valid driving licence is essential
As a Breedon employee in this role, you'll enjoy loads of benefits such as;
- Competitive salary and bonus scheme
- Overtime at an enhanced rate
- Specialist tools
- Standby/Call out rota
- Employer contributory pension
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Staff social fund (money for team building exercises etc.)
- Health & Wellness (annual flu jab, free eyesight tests etc.)
We would consider candidates interested in a modern apprenticeship, currently coming to the end of their apprenticeship with a mechanical engineering background or simply someone wanting to change their career path into one involving plant maintenance.
The Group places the highest importance on sustained standards of excellence in all aspects of Health, Safety and Environmental management and you will be expected to contribute to the Company's zero harm culture.
By applying for this role, your details will be sent to Ortolan People, who are engaged to provide recruitment support in processing applications. We will endeavour to respond to all applicants within three working days. Occasionally for roles with a very high volume of applicants, this may not be possible.
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