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Keen to keep the wheels moving for our operational teams?
We are looking to recruit a Vehicle and/or Plant Technician to join our team in our well-equipped workshop at our Head Office and Distribution Centre in Hedge End.
We are looking for a fully qualified and experienced Vehicle and/or Plant Technician to join our business to delivery timely and efficient servicing, maintenance, and repairs to our fleet of mobile plant (mini-excavators, dump trucks, winches, drum trailers, etc) and tools (floor saws, trench rammers, mixers, etc) and/or vehicles, including LCV's, Cars and HGV's.
So, what is the detail?
- Adopt a zero-compromise approach to Health & Safety aligned to legislation and company policy.
- ensure adequate risk assessments are completed in line with work being completed and surroundings.
- Manage downtime through the effective management of parts stock.
- Diagnose and identify cost effective solutions for minor to major mechanical repairs with consideration to asset age and hours/mileage
- Ensure the Workshop and Asset Manager is kept informed on extended repair times and repairs that require outsourcing.
- Ensure assets are maintained in line with manufacturer guidelines and industry best practice, ensuring manufacturer warranty maintained.
- Complete condition reports for all assets attending the workshop and report any avoidable maintenance, or poor operator behaviours identified.
- Identify and report opportunities to support a predictive and preventative maintenance approach to vehicle and plant maintenance to deliver optimum plant and/or vehicle availability.
Qualification, Knowledge & Experience:
- Construction Equipment Maintenance Mechanic (Level 2), or equivalent
- City & Guilds Level 3 in Motor Vehicle Engineering, or equivalent
- A minimum of 5 years' experience working in a busy Workshop, or a mobile technician.
- Previous experience working in a fast-paced environment, working to tight deadlines
- A solid working knowledge of Health & Safety in the motor industry
- Basic IT skills, familiar wih the use of handheld devices.
- Full valid UK Driving Licence
- Own Tools required
Preferred
- Previous experiencing working on Kubota, Bobcat, and/or Mercedes-Benz, Iveco products
- Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative and as part of a small team
- Enthusiastic, with a can-do approach to work
- Electrical and hydraulics knowledge
We are looking for a candidate who can hit the ground running, so if you have the right skills and experience, please contact us!
