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