Foreman Fitter

CRS are currently assisting our Land Investigation Client in sourcing a Workshop Foreman Fitter to join the team on a full time permanent basis in the West Calder area.
The successful candidate will be responsible for various duties relating to a fleet of multi-functional Rigs as well as various plant equipment. The position will be workshop based, including a requirement for site-based work.
Main duties Foreman Fitter:
* Co-ordinating the maintenance schedules of the various items of plant and machinery.
* Conducting regular servicing of plant and equipment in the workshop (site servicing may also be required).
* Assisting the Plant Maintenance Manager with general duties and supplying holiday cover including supervision of the Fitters and their duties.
* Ensuring Health and Safety compliance throughout the workshop and surrounding areas.
* Maintaining plant and equipment records.
* Assist with telephone requests from Sites and prioritise call outs to breakdowns.
Foreman Fitter experience:
* Applicants must be qualified and have a thorough knowledge of Mechanical Engineering, have a background preferably in the field of Drilling and have experience of Engine Diagnostics, Hydraulics and Electrical systems.
* Experience working with diesel engines is highly desired.
* Be competent in the use of computers and applications such as Outlook, Word and Excel for maintaining records and job sheets.
* Must have previous experience of a Foreman role.
Applicants must also hold:
* A valid CSCS card (or equivalent).
* A full UK Driving Licence.
Benefits: Van, fuel, mobile, tablet.
Location: West Lothian (With Sites being based across the central belt of Scotland).
Salary to 48k basic dependent on experience.
Overtime at higher rates is available.
Benefits:
* Company van
* Company pension
* Free or subsidised travel
* Life insurance
* Phone
* Fuel
* Tablet