Mechanical Engineer/Plant Fitter

Seven Resourcing are looking for a Mechanical Engineer/Plant Fitter to work in Raglan with Monmouthshire Council

37 Hours Per Week

£15.17 Per Hour (PAYE) or £19.38 Per Hour (Umbrella)

The Job-

Providing key support services within the Council and various outside organisations, and other local authorities. This involves the provision, repair, maintenance of fleet and other specialist plant and equipment, including, winter maintenance ‘gritters’, traffic management vehicles, crash cushions. All which is carried out in our own in-house fleet workshops based in Raglan.

To fully prepare Plant for routine inspection and testing inclusive of Hand Arm Vibration testing.

To test Plant and equipment to appropriate manufactures standards inclusive of vibration levels and any LOLER standards.

To report orally and in writing upon the completion of Safety Inspection checklists and Job cards, the condition, operational fitness and roadworthiness of Plant and equipment ensuring any neglect or misuse to be reported to the Senior Plant fitter.

At all times to complete and submit all Safety Inspection Checklists, Job cards, stores requisitions, attendance records, holiday requests or any other relevant documentation in a clear, legible, and accurate and timely manner.

To ensure all Plant and equipment once the work is completed are subsequently locked, parked and secured appropriately in bays and notified to relevant departments/companies and on collection or delivery the item is signed out.

To carry out electrical fault diagnostics, maintenance and repairs for plant equipment using appropriate diagnostic methods and equipment.

To undertake electrical/Hydraulic and mechanical installation of accessories and ancillary equipment on a wide variety of equipment and plant.

To test and repair digital control systems. 

To service, overhaul or replace parts and equipment on plant, making use of the necessary tools and equipment in a safe and proper manner.

To assist the Senior Plant Fitter/Workshop manager, when necessary, with the identification of parts using relevant parts catalogues etc. 

To stand in and deputise the Senior Plant Fitter in their absence.

When required will collect, deliver vehicles, spare parts from / to internal and or external organisations.

To take responsibility for the post holders own and fellow work colleague health , safety, and welfare; ensuring all work areas are always kept clean and free from oil spillages.

To assist senior plant fitter with Plant check lists and servicing programmes including.

Maintain future digitisation of stores and job cards.

Applicant Requirements-

Minimum level 2 Diploma In land-based Engineering Operation or City and Guilds and be able to demonstrate significant relevant experience.

Experience of servicing, inspection and repair of all small plant and large plant to include Horticultural, agricultural and Highway patrol, Deisel and battery, and all other items that would normally be included on the Council’s plant fleet of vehicles and equipment.

Experience in operation plant and Highway vehicles to include Impact protection lorry (buffers lorries) and gritter bodies.

Good knowledge and experience of hydraulic systems

Good knowledge and experience in electrical systems to include battery operated plant.

To be able to promptly identify repairs and prescribe method of rectification.

Must be skilled in the use of Garage ramps, specialist tools and equipment, power, and hand tools.

Hold a full current car driving licence.

Hold a current HGV class licence.

Hold a current class D1 driving licence