Job Description
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We have a fantastic opportunity for a Permanent Fitter to join our Surrey Account for Elmbridge Borough Council. This role is based on-site at our Esher Depot (KT10 8AS)
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Amey have been working in partnership with Surrey Council since 2017. Surrey is known for its natural beauty and with it covering a quarter of the UK, our aim is to help it stay that way by providing a range of waste, recycling collections and street cleansing services to circa 400,000 residents across four boroughs: Elmbridge, Woking, Surrey Heath, and Mole Valley. By working in partnership, we’re able to deliver an improved reliable service, whilst making savings
The salary for this role is £42,555 per annum
The standard hours of work are 45 hours per week (Monday - Friday, 6am - 3:30pm). On call duties will be required.
Work-life balance and flexibility are key for our success. We empower our people to make choices that are right for them, with hybrid, part-time and flexible work patterns. And with a network of offices across the UK, we’re open to discussing working options that suit you.
You will be responsible for:
- Ensure first-time repair of vehicles and equipment within budget
- Complete and return all documentation, work orders, and service sheets for approval and filing
- Comply with current legislation and certification for tooling and equipment
- Maintain a tidy bench and working area
- Adhere to health and safety guidelines and understand the QA policy
- Stay updated on competency for effective vehicle repairs
- Address any non-conformances identified during QA audits
- Work safely both individually and in a team
We want to hear from you if you have:
- Educated and trained to City and Guilds, IRTEC or NVQ level in inspection and repair of heavy vehicles and equipment
- Hold a valid Cat C HGV License preferable (but training will be given to the right candidate)
- Able to carry out repairs to a safe and compliant standard
- Good communication skills but able to work alone
- Good understanding of health and safety in a workshop environment
- COSHH Awareness
- Good standard of Maths and English to GCSE pass rate
What we offer you:
When you join us, we can offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life’s ups and downs. It’s the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers and we have a competitive reward and benefits program
- Career Development - Exceptional development and progression plan
- Pension – Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to
- Holidays - Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays
- Choices - Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership
- Save with Amey - Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in. It includes healthcare, free GP service, dental vouchers
- Social Value - You’ll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives
We embrace difference and support individuals to work in ways that work best for them.
We are committed to working sustainably and by working in partnership with the communities we serve, so people and the planet are protected.
At Amey, you have freedom to perform because we know if nothing holds you back, together, we can be extraordinary.
Who is Amey?
- We are at the heart of modern Britain, helping the economy to grow by designing, maintaining and transforming the nation’s strategic assets.
- Our 11,000 people are behind the critical services the country relies on every day.
- Our unique engineering and operations experience, together with data driven insight from our consulting business, delivers better results for our clients.
- We are trusted partners of Government – both national and local – managing assets and complex projects that are vital to the sustainable growth of the country.
To find out more take a look at our website www.amey.co.uk
Application Guidance
Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
Please contact our recruitment team at peopleservices@amey.co.uk to discuss any access needs and reasonable adjustments that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.
Apply today – We are excited to hear from you!