Electric Vehicle Fitter

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

We offer:

• Competitive rates - OTE 36-48k
• Basic Hours of work – 39 per week - overtime offered
• Company profit share bonus scheme (minimum 1-year service to qualify)
• 29 days Holiday (including bank holidays)
• Ongoing manufacture & inhouse technical training
• Opportunity and encouragement to progress with the company.