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Horticultural Machinery Technician

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Posted 11 hours ago, valid for 25 days
Location

Loughborough, Leicestershire LE11 5HL, England

Salary

£17 per hour

Contract type

Part Time

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  • The position is for a Horticultural Machine Technician focused on repairs and maintenance, offering up to £17 an hour on an umbrella pay basis.
  • The role requires candidates to diagnose, service, and repair horticultural and ground maintenance equipment, ensuring work is completed within budget and deadlines.
  • Candidates should have experience in servicing and repairing vehicles, including plant machinery, tractors, and trailers.
  • This is a temporary position with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate, requiring a commitment of 37.5 hours per week from Monday to Friday.
  • Interested applicants should apply with an updated CV or contact the recruitment agency for further discussions.

Job Title: Horticultural Machine Technician, Repairs and Maintenance

  • Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday.
  • Pay: Up to £17 an hour (Umbrella). Types of pay include Umbrella or PAYE. CIS is not paid.
  • Position: Temporary, with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

Your new role:

  • Diagnose, service, and repair all site horticultural and ground maintenance equipment within budget and standards. Ensuring the works are completed to the deadlines and occasionally work alternative hours inline with the needs of the department.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Service and repair vehicles, including plant, tractors, trailers, and other equipment.
  • Use the FM asset management tool to plan, prioritise, and record work.
  • Arrange minor repairs with approved suppliers as directed.
  • Deliver and collect machinery, equipment, and spares as needed.
  • Perform monthly checks on horticultural and grounds maintenance equipment.
  • Ensure fine turf machinery/equipment has optimal cutting performance.
  • Test equipment for Hand Arm Vibration (HAV) and maintain records.
  • Keep the work area safe, organised, clean, and tidy.
  • Perform periodic checks of fuel tanks and stores

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.