Maintence Fitter (Heavy Plant)

Solent Stevedores Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Southampton seeks a qualified maintenance fitter to service and repair heavy material handling equipment. The role requires expertise in hydraulics and pneumatics, alongside a full UK driving licence. Supported by a maintenance team, the candidate will maintain services, tools, and documentation. Benefits include an annual tool allowance, a company vehicle, a pension scheme, and 25 days holiday. Overtime and weekend availability are expected.

Benefits

Annual tool allowance

Work Vehicle

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Technology voucher scheme

Life Assurance scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Onsite parking

25 days holiday

Qualifications

• Must have experience working on heavy material handling equipment.
• Good understanding of relevant Health & Safety requirements of role.
• Experience in servicing/repairing/diagnosing components.

Responsibilities

• Provide preventative maintenance support to all sites.
• Repair and servicing of equipment.
• Ensure completion of company documentation.

Skills

Experience with heavy material handling equipment

Understanding of Health & Safety requirements

Servicing/repairing/diagnosing components

Experience with hydraulics & pneumatics

Ability to use initiative

Prioritizing tasks

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Solent Stevedores have an established maintenance team in Southampton and now require a qualified maintenance fitter to work on heavy material handling equipment.

The candidate will be expected to service, maintain, and repair heavy material handling equipment such as Empty Container Handlers, Loading Shovels and Bobcats.

You will need to be a self-motivated individual who is able to deliver to a high standard. If you are dedicated to delivering great service and want to join a growing family run business that looks after its people, then this role could be for you.

You will be supported by the Group Maintenance Manager and be part of eight person maintenance team who are based in Southampton.

Requirements

• Must have experience working on heavy material handling equipment.
• Good understanding of relevant Health & Safety requirements of role.
• Experience in servicing/repairing/diagnosing components.
• Experience with hydraulic & pneumatics.
• The ability to use initiative and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to changing workload.
• Full UK driving licence.

Main Duties

• Provide preventative maintenance support to all sites when requested.
• Repair and servicing of equipment.
• Ensure completion of company documentation relating to servicing and repairs.
• Maintaining tools and equipment to a high standard.
• Promote a positive safety culture throughout the team and promptly report any accidents or incidents.

Job Type: Full-time

Over time will be available and call outs necessary

Benefits

• Annual tool allowance
• Work Vehicle
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Technology voucher scheme
• Life Assurance scheme
• Employee Assistance Program that includes 24-hour GP access
• Onsite parking
• 25 days holiday

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule

Monday to Friday 07.00-16.00

Weekend availability and call outs