Plant Fitter

**About Forth**

Forth Engineering has been finding solutions to customer’s problems in West Cumbria for 23 years. With a head office in Maryport, we work in nuclear decommissioning, agriculture, fishing, research and development, and the utilities sector, providing innovative solutions to our customer’s needs. Following the opening of our Barrow-in-Furness branch in 2018, we expanded our services for the oil and gas, and defence sectors.

**Why Forth?**

Forth will provide you with interesting work and no two days the same Plus;
- A competitive salary
- Training opportunities and professional qualifications
- Structured career path
- Contributory pension scheme
- Enhanced holiday entitlement

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- A recognised Apprenticeship in Engineering (essential)
- IOSH Working Safely or equivalent (desirable)
- MEWPs or other Plant licences (desirable)

**The Role**:
The post of Plant Fitter has responsibility for performing repairs, installation, and service duties as required, on or off-site (security clearance is required).

The post is primarily technical; including mechanical and welding work associated with the company’s activities. Health and safety responsibilities also form part of the role.

**General Duties**
- The central role will be to provide a professional on-site hose replacement service to Forth customers. This role will include being part of a 24hr “on call” rota with other Forth technicians.
- To carry out all work to client specification.
- To be fully aware of component compatibility and competent in the use and knowledge of our products.
- To be able to identify and use appropriate fittings for fitting to specified hoses, as per customer specification.
- To carry out assemblies using a variety of hoses for industrial and hydraulic purposes.
- To be able to perform low and high-pressure testing procedures.
- To understand the procedures involved when testing to higher pressures and its associated safety critical aspects.
- To be able to identify and use all types of hoses for the purpose specified by the customer order.
- To carry out all assembly techniques as per supplier or in-house procedures.
- To be familiar with all our supplied fittings and their use.
- To have the ability to operate all hose assembly machinery and equipment.
- To work overtime if requested to ensure our organisation or client deadlines are met.
- To actively promote Forth products and services to existing and prospective customers.
- To maintain the highest level of health and safety practice including the mandatory use of PPE equipment where applicable.
- Maintain accurate records relevant to call outs and any other operational activity.
- Day to day management of a mobile sales and service unit (MSSU) will include:

- Perform routine maintenance checks in accordance with the defect checklist
- Ensure the MSSU is kept clean and tidy inside and outside
- Maintain tools and equipment to ensure safe and efficient operations.
- Carry out scheduled planned maintenance work on company vehicles in compliance with company procedures.
- The Company may, at its discretion require you to take any duties it considers appropriate to the role, this may include relocation to another site or division of the Company.

**Person Specification**

**CRITERIA SKILLS**

(Competence and Aptitudes)
- Excellent practical skills and demonstrable experience of safe ways of working.
- Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals and groups.
- Ability to manage systems that would underpin safe and efficient trade counter operations.
- An ability to undertake complex work in a planned and systematic manner.
- Ability to work within strict standards and procedures.
- Ability to understand and follow instructions.
- Good communications skills.
- Ability and aptitude to learn.
- Demonstrate a positive “can do” approach to work.
- Ability to function well within a team environment.
- Willingness to be flexible to help the organisation meet changing demands.
- Can work unsupervised and under time constraints

**PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE**
- Experience working as a Plant Fitter is essential

**KNOWLEDGE**
- Knowledge of High-Pressure pumps and diesel systems
- Knowledge of using Hydraulics

**OTHER FACTORS**
- Out of hours and off-site working will be required.
- A DBS check (a record of a person's criminal convictions and cautions) is required as part of the security clearance process for this role.
- Current full driving licence.
- An interest in the work of Forth is essential as is a commitment to its values.

We welcome CVs via Indeed or call into the Trade Counter and speak to Cav about the role.

Pay: £28,000.00-£37,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person