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A great opportunity to join the Kuehne+Nagel team in Bicester.
Your Role
The Fitter role is an integral element of the day to day operational functionality delivering objectives and outputs efficiently and effectively within Kuehne+Nagel Technical services.
Your Responsibilities
Commissioning and annual servicing of Fire Extinguisher held in stock
Servicing a wide variety of equipment; Irons, Lighting units, Power transformers, cabling
Service and repairs of Kayak trailers
Safe use of tooling held within the department
Servicing of heating systems and fuel containers
Carry out servicing work and reports as required in accordance with the relevant technical publications for: MoD & Loan Pool stocks
Use trade skills and qualifications in conjunction with current technical documents to carry out servicing and repair to MoD stock
Responsible for ensuring that serviceable stock is available for MoD customers within time constraints/KPI’s
Work to be planned for priority items on a daily basis overall section work to be planned on a weekly basis
Complete the daily MHE safety checks (where applicable)
Your Skills and Experiences
Experience of working to agreed targets
PC literate
MHE licence (where applicable)
Recognised Engineering Qualifications (City & Guilds, ONC, NVQ2 or equivalent)
Ability to work individually or as part of a team
Reliable
Good Communication skills
Ability to achieve a high level of accuracy
High attention to detail
Effective decision maker
Good Reasons to Join
As well as our competitive pay rates and superb training opportunities, we also offer a great working environment. You will be respected and valued if you work for us and have genuine opportunities to progress and develop. * 26 days holidays plus bank holidays * 2 volunteering days per year * 3 x Life Assurance Option if you join the KN Route2 pension scheme * A tailored personal development and training programme. * Trusted and empowered to deliver and be your best. * We are happy to talk about flexible working. Please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview. * Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave * Childcare Vouchers * Cycle to work scheme * Discount on high street stores and local supermarkets (Tesco, Asda, Sainsburys & more) * Refer a friend scheme As proud holders of the Gold Covenant, we are a forces-friendly employer who recognise the skills, expertise and value service leavers bring to our organisation
Kuehne + Nagel is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you require an accommodation for any part of the online application process due to a disability, please contact the Employee Services HR Help Desk at 1-800-267-1326 during the hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm EST; Monday through Friday or via e-mail at: HR.helpdesk@kuehne-nagel.com with the nature of your request. We will answer your inquiry within 24 hours.