Small Tools Fitter (445053)

Overview

Reference
445053

Salary
£27,000 - £28,000/annum

Job Location
- United Kingdom -- England -- South East England -- Berkshire -- Reading

Job Type
Permanent

Posted
17 April 2025


Job Role: Small Tools Fitter  
Location: Reading, Berkshire  
Salary: £27,000-£28,000 (Overtime Available + Full training) 
Hours: Monday-Friday 07.00-16.30 + Overtime @ 1.5x 
Job Type: Full time, Permanent 
 
The Client: 
Interaction Technical have partnered with a well-established and National plant hire firm to support the growth of their team. Our client, who have been established for over 50 years, have reached a stage of growth where they are looking to onboard & train engineers from either a plant, HGV, Automotive or Agricultural background to the team. They offer a comprehensive training scheme alongside relative internal progression routes.   
 

The package: 

  • 22 days Annual Leave + Public Holidays / Increasing by 1 day for every year of service (25 overall) 
  • All overtime over 8 hours per day is paid at 1.5x
  • Salary Sacrifice Scheme for an addition 5 days annual leave per annum  
  • Full training & development with a focus on internal progression, route is as follows: (Workshop/Mobile Engineer > Lead Engineer > Hiring Manager > Site Manager > Regional Manager) 
  • Opportunity to develop into a workshop or mobile fitter in the near future 
  • All of the above promotions accompany substantial increases in salary and benefits.  

The Responsibilities: 

  • Diagnose complex technical issues and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems. 
  • Carry out maintenance and repairs on an array of small tools (saws, drills, mini diggers etc)  
  • Complete further training surrounding the wider kit list. 
  • Conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance to ensure optimal equipment performance.  
  • Offer training and support to clients' staff on machinery operation and maintenance best practices. 
  • Keep detailed records of service activities, parts used, and work completed for accurate reporting. 
  • Communicate effectively with the in-house engineering team to provide feedback and improve product performance. 

The Requirements: 

  • Previous experience working within the automotive industry or hold experience with mechanical fitting 
  • Experience working on engines would be advantageous 
  • Electrical and/or Mechanical fault finding, repair & service experience 
  • A desire to lead, manage and grow a team of your own 
  • Relevant qualifications NVQ or City and Guilds in any automotive engineering (advantageous) 
  • Open for full training and development within the plant industry  
  • Full UK Drivers License 

Interaction Recruitment have specialist consultants across the majority of industries within the UK, including but not limited to, Finance & IT, Technical & Engineering, Industrial, Commercial and Hospitality. We offer both temporary and permanent support. For more information regarding the position or to discuss any other opportunities, you can reach me on Michael.Watson@irweb.co.uk or call me on 07531 650350.
INDNH 
 
Thank you for taking the time, we look forward to speaking in the near future. 


Contact information

Michael Watson