Fitter - Accommodation

We are looking to recruit an experienced Fitter to join our accommodation workshop in our Edinburgh Depot.

**Contract type**: Permanent, full time, Mon - Fri

Job Role
- Carrying out general maintenance, servicing and pre hire checks of generators and towed equipment in accommodation units and towable welfare units economically and efficiently.
- Liaising with Stores Department to book out filters/spare parts needed to make sure stock is correctly maintained.
- Diagnosing and carrying out repair work to single and multi cylinder diesel engines.
- Ensuring all towed units are safe, roadworthy and in a ‘ready for hire’ condition.
- Carrying out annual inspections to towed equipment to meet company compliance policies.
- Working closely with the accommodation foreman and team to ensure units are in a good condition and on hire as and when customer requires.
- Documenting any issues with units as a result of customer damage and raising paperwork to ensure customer is charged appropriately.
- Carrying out maintenance and repairs to plant trailers, water bowsers, towerlights etc if and when required.
- Attending site breakdowns to repair/service units if and when required.
- Ensuring tools and work area is kept clean and tidy.

Essential Criteria
- NVQ in mechanics/plant fitter/generator fitter or similar.
- A Minimum of two years' experience working with diesel engines.
- A good knowledge of towed equipment is desirable.
- Must be comfortable working with and have a good knowledge of 12v and 240v electrical systems.
- Previous experience working with generators.
- Must supply own tools.