Senior Fitter - Southampton

Algeco UK Limited; Southampton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading modular accommodation provider is looking for a skilled individual to refurbish and modernise old modular stock. Responsibilities include general maintenance tasks, basic plumbing, and assisting with electrical fittings. Successful candidates will have experience in joinery and a good level of DIY skills. The position offers a permanent contract with competitive pay and benefits, including 25 days holiday. Applicants who meet some of the criteria are encouraged to apply, as inclusivity is a core value.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Sociable hours

Overtime paid at time and a half

Qualifications

• Experience in joinery, plumbing, or electrical work is essential.
• Ability to read and interpret CAD drawings.
• Must be semi or multi-skilled.

Responsibilities

• Refurbish and modernise old modular stock.
• Manual preparation for painting.
• Assist electricians with fittings.
• Fitting windows and doors.
• Undertake bespoke works.

Skills

General DIY skills

Basic plumbing

Joinery

Electrical work

Use of power tools

Job description

Location: Southampton Contract Type: Permanent Reference: UK04318

Hours: Monday to Friday, 40-hour week.
Salary: £16.01ph , Overtime paid at time and a half
Company benefits, 25 days holiday & sociable hours.

PURPOSE

You will refurbish, modernise or totally re-new old modular stock to provide a good-as-new cabin to go out for hire.

WHAT WE DO

Algeco UK is the leader in modular accommodation not only in the UK but around the world. We provide more buildings for hire than anyone else, including modular buildings for sale and rent, and off-site permanent buildings for sale for temporary, semi-permanent and permanent use.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

We are looking for someone who has a good level of general DIY skills who is happy to turn their hand to any job that is required.

• Manual preparation for painting
• Basic plumbing works
• Assist electricians with fittings
• Fitting windows and doors
• General maintenance skills
• Use of power tools
• Remove & replace flooring
• To be able to remove & fit wall and ceiling panels
• Undertake bespoke works
• Read & interpret CAD drawings
• Provide short term supervisory cover as required
• Continuously checking and working to Algeco quality standards in line with customer expectations

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

To be successful in this role you will need to be semi or multi-skilled and have some experience in joinery, plumbing, and/or electrical work.

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

Our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion is more than a wish list. We actively encourage a culture where everyone feels at home. Algeco is a place that brings together the very best people and their unique skills, experiences, abilities.
Research demonstrates that women and underrepresented groups tend not to apply for a job unless they meet all of the criteria. However, we encourage applications from anybody who can demonstrate their ability to fulfil the job even if they don’t meet every requirement. We're committed to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected and like they belong, regardless of their background or identity and are therefore committed to providing a fair and inclusive recruitment process and will consider all applications on their merits.