Vehicle Fitter – Paint Shop

2 days ago

Solihull, Solihull, United Kingdom Whale Tankers Full time


Vehicle fitter – needed in our Paint Shop at our Solihull Site.

We are an employee focused business committed to developing people to ensure that we have the best there is as part of our ever expanding team.

Are you ready to work for one of the largest manufacturers of liquid waste vacuum tankers and jetting equipment in Europe?

Then Join our Whale Family

We are looking for someone who has a positive and proactive approach to problem-solving with some previous experience working in a manufacturing build / process environment.

This is an excellent opportunity to join Whale Tankers who are looking to recruit hard-working people, willing and able to learn and looking for a rewarding and fulfilling career.

You role would be;

  • Strip down Vehicle that come into the paint process.
  • Re-Assembly of the tanks and the components after they have been painted using various hand tools and power tools.
  • Apply Hi visibility Chapter 8 decals on machines that need them.
  • Work too standard operating procedures and engineering data sheets to complete, sub-assemblies to then be fitted to our tankers.
  • Use of plant machinery including forklift truck and overhead crane to fit certain larger components.
  • Supporting other areas of paint process.

If this sounds good to you and you feel you have the relevant skills and experience then apply today because not only will you be joining an expanding, enthusiastic and proactive company where no two days are the same, we also have some wonderful benefits on offer.

What are the benefits?

  • One off £500 per annum holiday bonus when you take 5 days off in one block
  • Bonus scheme based on the performance of the company
  • Private medical insurance (BUPA)
  • Competitive Company Pension Scheme
  • Secure employment with a longstanding supportive business with opportunity for advancement
  • Annual pay reviews
  • 25 days holiday (plus statutory days) per calendar year – 5 days more than the legal requirement
  • £500 Referral Scheme
  • Death in service for employees
  • Employee assistance programme – offering free wellbeing (mental and physical) and financial advice and support which offers access for you your partner and children under 18 for a Digital GP
  • Employee discount scheme including restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers and more
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Full training, equipment and PPE provided
  • Long service awards
  • Free parking

Full job description is attached at the bottom of this page

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About Us



Whale Tankers care about quality across all aspects of our business, it is a word that characterises the company. Our Ravenshaw site, located in Solihull, has been the home of Whale Tankers. The site set in more than 40 acres of land, is a stunning example of how an industrial concern can successfully operate alongside a natural environment.Whale has a truly modern manufacturing facility at Ravenshaw, with all the key processes carried out in-house.

All aspects of the manufacturing process, from technical specification to quality control, all takes place on site.Our "in-house" product philosophy gives Whale the ability to control quality at every stage and ensure that every product is engineered and built to deliver uptime and value throughout its working life.Whale customer promise is one "reliability, service and value for life", It takes a combination of significant resources and unique culture to deliver that promise – something that Whale Tankers has been delivering over the last five decades.




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