Workshop Engineer
Leeds
DK240919WORKSHOPENGINEER
Mechanical & Electrical
Permanent

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Discipline: Assembly, Hydraulic, Maintenance, Mechanical

Speciality: Engineering

UK Residency Required: Yes

Salary: £27k per annum

Apply by: 27/10/2019

Min Experience: years

OVERVIEW & ROLE DESCRIPTION

Overview

 

We are currently recruiting for a Workshop Engineer / Mechanical Fitter on behalf of one of the UK’s largest stainless steel tanker rental companies.

Established over 20 years ago, they are now part of a much larger group. They have a rental fleet of over 200 tankers which are used in the UK and also overseas. Their rental fleet is used in a range of market sectors including Food, Milk & Water, Waste, Chemical and Petroleum.

As the Workshop Engineer you will be responsible for servicing and repairing a range of the rental fleet tankers.

We are looking for a well-organised individual who has good communication skills and an adaptable work style. The ideal candidate will have a background in the following areas; road tankers, vehicle electrics, pneumatics, hydraulics and vacuum pumps.

This position is available for an immediate start.

 

Role Description

  • Servicing of road Tankers.
  • Repairs to Tankers both Running Gear & Vessel.
  • Keeping on top of paperwork and making sure it is completed in a timely manner.
  • Identifying opportunities for additional work and reporting this.
  • Maintaining a clean, organised and productive work area
  • Working to relevant Health & Safety Practices.

 

Skills & Attributes

  • Ideally completed an engineering apprenticeship.
  • Knowledge of commercial vehicles would be beneficial.
  • Coded welding qualification in Stainless Steel would be an advantage.
  • Previous experience using a guillotine & press brake.
  • Full UK Driving Licence.
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Well organised and able to work on own initiative.
  • Ability to read and follow drawings.
  • Able to work in confined spaces and at height.

 

Note:- Apex Engineering are acting as an Employment Agency.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

  • Ideally completed an engineering apprenticeship.
  • Knowledge of commercial vehicles would be beneficial.
  • Coded welding qualification in Stainless Steel would be an advantage.
  • Previous experience using a guillotine & press brake.
  • Full UK Driving Licence.
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Well organised and able to work on own initiative.
  • Ability to read and follow drawings.
  • Able to work in confined spaces and at height.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Servicing of road Tankers.
  • Repairs to Tankers both Running Gear & Vessel.
  • Keeping on top of paperwork and making sure it is completed in a timely manner.
  • Identifying opportunities for additional work and reporting this.
  • Maintaining a clean, organised and productive work area
  • Working to relevant Health & Safety Practices.

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