Mechanical Fitter

Maintenance Fitter
Description
We are looking for a Maintenance Fitter to join our facility in Poyle, Slough, where we provide maintenance to non-powered ground support equipment, such as cargo trailers and baggage handling trailers, hence our close proximity to Heathrow Airport. The required Maintenance Fitter will work in a team to service and repair cargo movement/handling equipment.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• To inspect, repair and service the cargo movement/handling equipment. Tasks include but not limited to the maintenance of the following:

1. 
   Cable Drum Brakes
2. 
   Wheel Bearings
3. 
   Conveyor Roller Beds
4. 
   Chassis & Turntable
5. 
   Welding

• Undertake any other reasonable tasks as required within the company.

Qualifications
Qualifications/Skills/Experience Required:
We are looking for a responsible, highly motivated and flexible individual.
Essential:

• 
  A Rudimentary understanding of simple mechanical systems;
• 
  Previous mechanical systems experience, gained via previous employment, college or hobbies/interests;
• 
  Hand's on attitude and experience;
• 
  Entry Level (L2) English Literacy Skills;
• 
  Ability to work well under pressure;
• 
  A driven approach to learning in a practical environment;
• 
  Capable of working individually and as part of a team.

Desirable:

• 
  Welding experience
  The post holder will also be subject to security checks which will require a criminal record check and must be able to provide five years education/employment references.