Vehicle Workshop Fitter

Seven Resourcing are looking for a Vehicle Workshop Fitters to work in Gateshead. These positions are initially on a temporary basis paying £15.75 per hour.

Position:  Vehicle Workshop Fitter

Location:  Gateshead

Pay Details: £15.75 per hour PAYE – The Hourly rate is negotiable depending on experience.

The role:

WHAT WE WANT YOU TO DO – Vehicle Fitters will be required to operate vehicles. The range covers cars to HGVs and plant, including forklift trucks. Undertake inspections, repairs, servicing, and maintenance to vehicles/plant. Determining faults and then undertaking effective repairs. Carry out electrical repairs to vehicles. Attend and affect the recovery of breakdowns across the borough. Use of welding, heating, abrasive and cutting tools as required. Use of lifting equipment. Care of tools and equipment. Work a shift system incorporating unsociable hours every 4th week. To participate in training as advised by Line Manager. To take responsibility for own and others’ health and safety. To communicate and interact positively with other service users and employees from all levels within the Council. Overtime is available in an addition to enhanced payment for winter maintenance call out duties. Working independently of supervision. Any other duties allocated that are appropriate to the grade of the post. Role Profile – Vehicle Workshop Fitter.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL – The essentials are key and you will need to have effective oral and written communication skills Appropriate City & Guilds Motor Vehicle Maintenance qualifications or equivalent (including Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle maintenance) or willingness to work towards. Full current driving license, Light welding Vehicle and equipment recovery. Driving a range of vehicle types. Maintaining and repairing a range of vehicles

Applicant Requirements:

Qualifications: Appropriate City & Guilds Motor Vehicle Maintenance Qualifications or Equivalent (including Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle)

Experience: 2+ years working within a similar role.

Compliance: Proof of right to work in the UK and references covering the last 2 years.

Travel: Clean UK driving license with the ability to commute to and from work independently.

How to Apply:  Please submit your CV to  jc.hall@seven-resourcing.com

Seven also run a referral scheme – if you know anyone looking for this type of work then please put them in touch, and we can pay you £250 once they are placed and have worked 100 Hours.