Electric Vehicle Fitter - Full-time Peterborough, England
Job description
Bradshaw Electric Vehicles have been at the front line of industrial electric vehicles for over 40 years. A family owned and run company, that has grown to be the market leader with its unique positioning of being a manufacturer as well as a dealer.
Bradshaw Electric Vehicles is seeking an efficient and reliable Vehicle Fitter to work in our factory, near Peterborough. The role requires a minimum of 2 years mechanical engineering experience and 2 years’ experience in automotive 12- volt and 48-volt electrical circuits is required. Welding would be a distinct advantage but is not essential.
Job Description:
As a Fitter for the UK’s largest manufacturer of industrial electric vehicles, you will work in our Factory team, producing a wide range of vehicles.
Working on the front line of production, you will help maintain the high standards our customers expect. The job is challenging and interesting, with a lot of variation. Not only will you be responsible for building our own vehicles, but also for the maintenance and repair of our rental fleet.
Bradshaw vehicles are used across a wide variety of industries, anything from oil rigs to motor manufacturing, airports to hospitals, golf courses to wildlife parks, atomic plants to power stations and more.
Experience and requirements:
- You will have 2 years of mechanical engineering experience, gained in an automotive, power generation, aviation, or manufacturing environments.
- You will be experienced in electrical fault finding, repair and general maintenance of machinery.
- Welding experience is an advantage, but not essential
- You can communicate clearly on technical issues
- You are comfortable prioritising tasks in a changing customer-driven environment
- You can work on your own and as part of the team, when required
- Clean driving license
- The role would suit a positive ‘can do’ attitude, underpinned by an active ‘roll the sleeves up’ style
- You are required to provide your own Hand Tools common to the trade, Air Tools required for the position will be supplied by BEV
Day to Day Duties:
- Actively participate in the on-the-job training program
- Build production vehicles as per given job cards
- Prepare or repair rental vehicles, as per given job cards
- Meet production build target hours
- Ensure you are aware of and comply with the company Health and Safety Policy
- Ensure the factory and surrounding areas are kept smart, clean and safe
- Adhere to, and participate in, our 5S program
- Help us achieve ongoing improvements in our build times and quality performance
Pay structure:
- Competitive rates £13-£15 per hour OTE 34-42k
- Profit Share Bonus
- Hours of work – 39 per week
- Holiday – 21 days
