Specialist Fitter - Vehicles, Plant and Machinery

An exciting and rare opportunity has arisen, due to retirement, to work within our in-house vehicle, plant and equipment workshop in Crawley.

This role offers a chance to work on all aspects of testing, maintenance and repair, working on a wide variety of vehicles and equipment including:

• HGV
• agricultural tractors
• sweepers
• vans
• cars
• ride on mowers
• handheld tools such as chainsaws and strimmers

The position therefore requires a thorough and up to date knowledge and strong experience of all aspects of road transport engineering, typically gained from a recognised apprenticeship including electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic disciplines with an understanding of the relevant legal requirements.

You will work closely with users of these assets to help them understand how to keep their equipment properly maintained and operational, whilst minimising down time. Therefore, being customer focused with good communication and interpersonal skills is a prerequisite, along with having a positive and enthusiastic attitude and the ability to work well within a team.

If you are passionate about maintaining a diverse range of vehicles and equipment, and enjoy working in a collaborative, customer-focused setting, we would love to hear from you.

Additional information

A full and current UK driving licence with entitlement up to 7.5t GVW is a requirement of the role.

Employee benefits

We offer a generous employee benefits package, with a range of discounts, benefits and wellbeing incentives to suit everyone.

Safer recruitment

Crawley Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer of first choice reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all under represented groups.

How to apply

Click the Apply button to complete your application online. Please ensure that the reference details you supply are for your current or most recent employer and that any gaps in employment are covered on your application form. Please note that CVs will not be accepted without a fully completed application form.