Workshop Engineer

Workshop Engineer 

Solihull, Birmingham  

£32,000 - £39,800 per annum dependent on experience  

Workshop Engineer required for our Solihull Site. 

We are an employee focused business committed to developing people to ensure that we have the best there is as part of our ever expanding team. 

Are you ready to work for one of the largest manufacturers of liquid waste vacuum tankers and jetting equipment in Europe? 

Then Join our Whale Family! 

When you work for Whale you have access to a whole host of benefits; 

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  One off £500 per annum holiday bonus when you take 5 days off in one block  

  
  


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  Bonus scheme based on the performance of the company 

  
  


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  Private medical insurance (BUPA)  

  
  


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  Competitive Company Pension Scheme  

  
  


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  Secure employment with a longstanding supportive business with opportunity for advancement 

  
  


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  Annual pay reviews 

  
  


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  25 days holiday (plus statutory days) per calendar year – 5 days more than the legal requirement 

  
  


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  Death in service for employees 

  
  


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  Employee assistance programme – offering free wellbeing (mental and physical) and financial advice and support 

  
  


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  Employee discount scheme including restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers and more 

  
  


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  Cycle to work scheme 

  
  


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  Full training, equipment and PPE provided 

  
  


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  Long service awards 

  
  


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  Company share purchase opportunity 

  
  


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  Free parking  

  
  

We are looking for someone who is able to carry out the below tasks; 

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  Servicing and repairs to both Whale Tankers and Non-Whale equipment 

  
  


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  Maintenance of vacuum and jetting systems on a variety of models and manufacturers 

  
  


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  Fabrication & modification of body equipment and associated parts to suit customer requirements. 

  
  


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  The ability to identify faults to all systems correctly diagnose repairs and parts required 

  
  


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  Working in service repair and remounted vehicle teams where demand is required 

  
  


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  Completion of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical works 

  
  


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  Accurately identify parts required and amend stock profile where required to improve first fix 

  
  


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  Completion of all paperwork in a timely manner to the required level of detail 

  
  


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  Communication and feedback on progress/providing accurate input to customer reports when required 

  
  


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  Identifying opportunities for additional work required 

  
  


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  Weekend working may be required to support customer requirements 

  
  


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  Any other ad-hoc duties as required 

  
  

It would be great if you had knowledge in;  

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  Vehicle Electrics 

  
  


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  Pneumatics 

  
  


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  Hydraulics 

  
  


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  General Mechanical Skills 

  
  


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  Fault finding skills 

  
  


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  Welding capability and the potential opportunity to become coded to repair vehicle tanks. 

  
  


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  Ideally have an engineering apprenticeship 

  
  


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  Knowledge of commercial vehicles, complex engineered products or agricultural machines would be beneficial 

  
  

If this sounds good to you and you feel you have the relevant skills and experience then apply today because not only will you be joining an expanding, enthusiastic and proactive company where no two days are the same, we also have some wonderful benefits on offer. 

Full job description is attached at the bottom of this page