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Workshop/Mobile Fitter- H. E. Services (Plant Hire) Ltd - East Midlands Depot
Title: Workshop/Mobile Fitter
Location:  East Midlands Depot
Salary: Salary: £13 – 15 + overtime at time and half for hours worked over 40 per week.
Hours:  08:00am to 16:30pm Monday – Friday (30 minute unpaid lunch)
Reports To: Depot Manager 
 
Job Description 
We have a vacancy for a workshop/mobile plant fitter to join our busy team based out of our Daventry Depot. You will be required to provide effective fitting and servicing requirements for heavy plant machinery with the majority of work to be performed remotely throughout the South West. You will be expected to manage your time efficiently and effectively whilst developing/maintaining relationships with our customers. A company van will be provided to enable you to reach our clients (which must be returned to site each evening)
 
Primary Responsibilities

As part of your duties you will be required to attend to routine servicing and maintenance of heavy plant machinery including Telehandlers, Excavators, Dumpers, Rollers, Tracked loaders (Bobcats) etc. Diagnostic checks and fault finding. Repairs as necessary to ensure hire equipment is fit for purpose. Completion of pre and post hire checks. Arc/Mig welding welding, general welding and electrical circuitry would be useful. Basic 12/24 volt electrical work.

Arc/Mig welding – general welding and electrical circuitry would be useful

Basic 12/24 volt electrical work.

When you are not required on site you will be involved in all workshop/depot activities to ensure that our fleet is serviced and maintained to meet our high standards. You will be part of a fantastic team.


Skills / Qualifications
  • Previous experience of working with heavy construction plant and equipment
  • Ability to investigate/diagnose technical faults
  • Work to high standards, with an attention to detail.
  • Ability to build good working relationships with depot personnel and customers.
  • Full driving licence
  • Own tools
To apply, please email your CV to: karen.berry@heservices.co.uk
Workshop Fitter - H. E. Services (Plant Hire) Ltd - Okehampton Depot
Title: Workshop Fitter
Location:  Okehampton Depot
Salary: £13.00-£16.00 per hour
Hours:  08:00am to 16:30pm Monday – Friday (30 minute unpaid lunch)
Reports To: Depot Manager 
 
Job Description 
We have a vacancy for a mobile plant fitter to join our busy team based out of our Okehampton Depot. You will be required to provide effective fitting and servicing requirements for heavy plant machinery with the majority of work to be performed remotely throughout the South West. You will be expected to manage your time efficiently and effectively whilst developing/maintaining relationships with our customers. A company van will be provided to enable you to reach our clients (which must be returned to site each evening)
 
Primary Responsibilities

As part of your duties you will be required to attend to routine servicing and maintenance of heavy plant machinery including Telehandlers, Excavators, Dumpers, Rollers, Tracked loaders (Bobcats) etc. Diagnostic checks and fault finding. Repairs as necessary to ensure hire equipment is fit for purpose. Completion of pre and post hire checks. Arc/Mig welding welding, general welding and electrical circuitry would be useful. Basic 12/24 volt electrical work.

Arc/Mig welding – general welding and electrical circuitry would be useful

Basic 12/24 volt electrical work.

When you are not required on site you will be involved in all workshop/depot activities to ensure that our fleet is serviced and maintained to meet our high standards. You will be part of a fantastic team.


Skills / Qualifications
  • Previous experience of working with heavy construction plant and equipment
  • Ability to investigate/diagnose technical faults
  • Work to high standards, with an attention to detail.
  • Ability to build good working relationships with depot personnel and customers.
  • Full driving licence
  • Own tools
To apply, please email your CV to: andrew.tucker@heservices.co.uk
Hire & Sales Controller - H. E. Services (Plant Hire) Ltd - National Hire Centre, Strood, Kent

Job Title: Hire & Sales Controller

Reporting to: Hire Manager

Working Hours:Monday – Friday, 8am – 6pm, 1-hour unpaid lunch

Salary: Up to £30,000.00 per year

Location: National Hire Centre, Strood, Kent

Purpose:

We are looking for a Hire & Sales Controller to join our friendly team based at our National Hire Centre in Strood. Your primary responsibility is to ensure smooth facilitation of hire contracts with a strong focus on customer satisfaction.

Primary Responsibilities:

You will manage hire orders with clients ensuring a high standard of service and make customer service calls. You will be required to speak to clients who have not used their account, deal with initial inquiry stage through to processing the hire, liaising with our depots and departments and all related administration, invoice query management and resolving customer queries. A confident telephone manner will ensure you are able to promote the Company’s range of products and services, generate new leads and build lasting relationships with our clients.

Skills/Qualifications:

  • Previous hire experience is desirable but not essential
  • Methodical and organised
  • Good attention to detail.
  • Confident but friendly communication skills (both written and verbal)
  • Team orientated
  • Good standard of English and Maths to GCSE (or equivalent) standard
  • IT literate

Benefits

Pension contribution* (following qualifying period).

Free parking

28 Days including Bank Holidays

To apply, please send your CV to: malcolm.gough@heservices.co.uk

Production Manager - Masterhitch Europe Ltd - Strood, Kent

Job Title: Production Manager

Salary: Competitive salary, depending on experience

Location: Strood, Kent

We are a leading engineering and construction services provider, known for delivering high-quality structural, mechanical and specialist fabrication solutions combining excavator products and attachments through to infrastructure and industrial projects.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead and manage welding and fabrication operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing production planning resource allocation, workflow optimisation and quality assurance to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead day-to-day operations within the welding and fabrication facility
  • Develop and manage production schedules to meet project deadlines and client requirements
  • Coordinate manpower, materials and equipment to optimise productivity and minimise downtime
  • Ensure all work complies with relevant standards, specifications and quality procedures
  • Implement and monitor KPIs related to output, efficiency and quality
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives across production processes
  • Work closely with senior managers and engineers to support project delivery
  • Maintain strong health, safety and environmental performance management
  • Oversee staff development, training and performance management
Skills and Experience Required
  • Proven experience as a Production Manager or similar leadership role within welding and fabrication
  • Strong understanding of fabrication processes, welding techniques and associated quality standards
  • Excellent organisational and planning skills, with he ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Strong leadership abilities with experience managing diverse teams
  • Sound knowledge of health and safety regulations within a workshop or industrial environment
  • Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications
  • Effective communication and problem-solving skills
What we offer
  • Competitive salary
  • Opportunity to work on high-profile engineering and infrastructure projects
  • Career development and training opportunities
  • A supportive and safely-focused working environment

To apply please send your CV and a brief covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to: damien.west@heservices.co.uk

Recruitment Agencies

We request that you do not send us CVs. We operate a strict Preferred Recruitment Agency List and work in partnership with only two agencies, with whom we have agreed signed terms.

We do not have any plans to review our Recruitment Agency List and do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies.

Any unsolicited CVs sent by recruitment agencies, not on our preferred Recruitment Supplier List, will be considered as a “gift” and we reserve the right to engage with candidates directly, having not, in any way signed or entered into your company’s Terms and Conditions.

Equal Opportunities Policy

The Group believes that the principle of equality of opportunity is fundamental to The Group’s operations. Our long-held aim is to provide just and fair treatment for all employees.

We will not discriminate on the grounds of:

  • Age
  • Disability
  • Gender reassignment
  • Marriage and civil partnership
  • Pregnancy and maternity
  • Race
  • Religion or belief
  • Sex
  • Sexual orientation

Everyone will be given equal consideration in all aspects of employment, training, and promotion. The only factors that we will take into account are those which directly affect a person’s ability to do the job. It is the responsibility of The Group Senior Management team to ensure and monitor that this policy is strictly adhered to, from recruitment and all stages onwards including promotion, training, and remuneration. The group confirms our compliance with national living or minimum wage requirements.

H. E. Group Ltd confirms its commitment to equality of opportunity in all areas of its work. All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability, or sexual orientation.