Job Title: Hydraulic Fitter Salary: £29,000 - £31,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Our client is the market-leading rental provider of excavation support, supplying specialist equipment to customers worldwide. We are looking for a skilled and hands-on Hydraulic Fitter to join our busy depot team.
In this role, you will take a key part in inspecting, servicing and maintaining Groundforce's hydraulic equipment and depot assets to the highest quality standards. You will also support your line manager in delivering excellent customer service and ensuring all depot activities are carried out safely, efficiently and accurately, in line with company policies and customer requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Work in the depot under instruction from the Depot Foreman/Leading Hand to prepare hydraulic equipment ready for hire
Liaise with your line manager to understand customer requirements and ensure the highest level of service is maintained
Inspect, service and repair hydraulic hire equipment and depot assets in line with your competency level and company procedures
Attend breakdowns of Groundforce hydraulic equipment on customer sites to inspect, service and repair where safe and competent to do so
Where required, inspect, service and repair other specified hire equipment and depot assets, following company policies and processes
Use pneumatic and electrical hand tools (full in-house training provided)
Keep up-to-date and accurate service and inspection records at all times
Identify and record damage and out-of-service equipment
Drive counter-balance or multi-directional forklift trucks to load/unload vehicles and move, prepare and store equipment (training provided)
Use a pressure washer to clean equipment
Ensure stock levels are accurately maintained and equipment quality meets company standards
Maintain a positive attitude towards Health, Safety and the Environment, reporting any issues to your supervisor
Keep your working area clean, safe and tidy at all times
Occasionally drive the depot van
Carry out any other duties within your skills and competence as required to support the smooth running of the business.
What We're Looking For
Essential:
Strong knowledge of hydraulic systems and the ability to fault-find
Ability to complete records and paperwork accurately
Capability to use scanners, PDAs, tablets and computers
A reasonable level of physical fitness
Flexible, trustworthy and reliable, with excellent timekeeping
Valid full, clean driving licence
Preferable:
Customer service experience
Knowledge of shoring commercial operations
Experience in the construction, housing or civil engineering industries
Knowledge of the shoring/hire industry
Mechanical experience (advantageous but not essential)
What We Can Offer You
Salary sacrifice pension
25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
Additional holiday purchase scheme
Free tool hire
Life assurance cover (3x salary)
Sharesave scheme
Eye care vouchers
Recommend-a-friend scheme
Learning & Development - structured in-house and external training
If you're a practical, safety-conscious Hydraulic Fitter with strong hydraulic knowledge and a positive attitude, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to join Groundforce and develop your career with a true market leader.
