*Job Title: *Plant Machinery Engineer
G Crook & Sons have an extensive Hire fleet of over 500 machines ranging from Half Ton Mini Excavators to 35t Excavators, Dozers to Dumpers and everything in-between, we also operate a range of quarry equipment from Screeners and Concrete Crushers on our own sites and out on customer sites.
Due to ongoing expansion we are currently looking to recruit an experienced commercial plant engineer, however we would also consider bringing on any budding new talent by way of an apprenticeship
Supply of your own tools is essential although specialist tools are supplied by the company
The position is Monday - Friday, basic hours are 45 hours per week. (Salary is negotiable depending on experience).
The ideal candidate will be experienced in routine maintenance and repair of commercial plant machinery and should have relevant qualifications in either City & Guilds or to NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) in vehicle/plant machinery repair & maintenance, these qualifications are preferred but not essential as long as your previous experience is proven with a track record and references, as periodic in house and manufacturer training will also be supplied,
Being able to work unsupervised or as part of a team and understanding the importance of completing any necessary documentation to a high standard is essential as would awareness of health and safety obligations at all times, all of our engineers are supplied with modern vans to enable them to carry everything they need when out on site, the successful candidate can expect to enjoy a varied and interesting occupation with a good salary to reflect their skills and dedication to the company,
Starting hourly rate from £15.00 per hour higher rates are negotiable depending on qualifications and experience.
*Key Roles:*
* Maintenance & Repair of Plant Machinery in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with current legislation.
* Able to use and understand results from Diagnostic equipment.
* Good housekeeping routines to meet H&S requirements.
* Ensure all paperwork is completed to a high standard.
* Utilise all Personal Protective Equipment as necessary.
* To communicate effectively with the Transport & Workshop Managers
*Please Note: *If you have an engineering degree in a related subject but no physical hands on experience and you are not furnished with you own comprehensive set of working tools then it is unlikely that you will be considered for this role, as this is very physical hands on, and not an office/desk role.
*Company History in Brief:*
G Crook & Sons is a local family owned business formed in 1971, starting out as a small agricultural and construction plant hire business the company has steadily grown to now have interests in everything from Leisure to Landfill and is now one of the largest plant hire businesses in Dorset, involved in the transportation and supply of all forms or Plant and Agricultural self drive and operator supplied machinery as well as the collection and redistribution of quarry aggregates and wastes.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £15.00 per hour
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Dorchester DT2 8PE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
* Confirm that you have your own tools relevant to the work required (specialist & diagnostic tools are supplied by the company)
* Please confirm that you have hands on workshop experience with diesel engines, hydraulic systems and 12v/24v electronic wiring systems
Language:
* English (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person