Hydraulic & Mechanical Fitter

Job Title: Hydraulic & Mechanical Fitter

Location: Eccleston, Chorley

Salary: £29,000 - £38,000 (basic) per annum depending on experience

Job Type: Full time, Permanent

KS lift trucks are based near Eccleston, Chorley and we offer a complete solution for service, sales, hire and transport of fork lift trucks and materials handling equipment throughout Lancashire and the North West.

The Role:

• Experienced Hydraulic fitter to work on material handling equipment.
• Fitting of mechanical/hydraulic components.
• Replace, Assemble & Fit hydraulic hoses.
• Prepare forklift trucks for hire and carry out off-hire repairs.
• Full time, permanent role. Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm (42.5hr/week) 30mins lunch. Overtime available but optional.

Work will be carried out on customer sites across the North West along with an element of workshop jobs. This role would suit someone who has previous experience of hydraulic hose replacement but would like a little more variation to utilise their skills on material handling equipment, HGV, plant and agricultural equipment.

About you:

• Qualification or time served experience preferred with hydraulic or mechanical background.
• Passionate about their trade and finish their work to a high standard.
• Polite & well presented.
• A good selection of own tools.
• UK Driving License.

This role would suit someone who resides within an easy commutable distance to our yard near Eccleston, Chorley. We are happy to train the right person who has a desire to learn quickly or enhance the skills you currently have.

You will join a valued service team who provide mechanical and technical support for a wide range of customers.

Excellent remuneration package on offer including service vehicle, mobile phone, workwear and company pensions available.

If you are currently working in a different industry such as automotive, hgv, agriculture or plant then please get in touch as you have transferable skills which apply to our industry.

If you have the relevant skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now!

Please note that the company does not offer sponsorship and therefore candidates must have the legal right to live and work in the UK to be considered for this role

Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.

Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Mechanical Fitter, Engineering Maintenance, Engineering Installations, Multi-skilled Engineer, Mechanical Support Technician, Hydraulic Fitter, Hydraulic Assembler, Maintenance Engineer, Hydraulics Engineer, Electro-Hydraulics Systems, Fault Repair Engineer, Maintenance Technician may also be considered for this role.