Job Description
Plant Hire Mechanic / Fitter
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a skilled Plant Hire Mechanic / Fitter to join a growing service team, working across North Wales and the North West, carrying out servicing, repairs and maintenance on forklifts and material handling equipment.
If youve also worked in the following roles, wed also like to hear from you:
Mobile Plant Mechanical Engineer, Forklift Engineer, Service Engineer, Plant Machinery Technician, Mobile Mechanic
SALARY: £30,000 - £40,000 per annum (Depending on Experience) + Overtime + Benefits
LOCATION: Field Based role near Connahs Quay covering the Northwest and North Wales
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENT:Candidates MUST hold a full driving licence
JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Plant Hire Mechanic / Fitter to join a well-established and expanding organisation supporting customers across North Wales and the Northwest.
As a Plant Hire Mechanic / Fitter you will be responsible for the servicing, inspection, fault finding and repair of a wide range of forklifts, pallet trucks, pedestrian stackers, reach trucks, order pickers, mobile gantries, access platforms and other material handling equipment, working both independently and as part of a wider engineering team.
This Plant Hire Mechanic / Fitter role is ideal for someone with strong mechanical and electrical knowledge who enjoys variety, problem-solving and delivering a high standard of customer service in a field-based environment.
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DUTIES
Your duties as a Plant Hire Mechanic / Fitterwill include:
* Service and Repair Equipment: Carrying out servicing, repairs and inspections on forklifts and material handling equipment
* Fault Diagnosis: Diagnosing mechanical, electrical and electronic faults using diagnostic tools
* Preventative Maintenance: Completing planned maintenance to ensure equipment reliability and safety
* Component Replacement: Identifying, repairing or replacing defective parts and components
* Compliance and Safety: Ensuring all work complies with health, safety and company procedures
* Record Keeping: Maintaining accurate electronic records of service and repair work
* Team Collaboration: Working with colleagues to resolve complex technical issues
* Inspections: Carrying out service inspections and thorough examinations to GN28 / UKMHA standards
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL
* Industry-recognised qualification such as City & Guilds or NVQ, or equivalent practical experience
* Previous experience working with mechanical, electrical and electronic systems
* Experience servicing and repairing forklifts, plant or material handling equipment
* Full UK driving licence with no more than six penalty points
* IT literate with the ability to complete electronic service records
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Residing within a 25-mile radius of Connahs Quay
DESIRABLE
* Forklift Truck Operators Licence
* Experience with telematics and CAN bus systems or willingness to learn
* Background working in customer-facing, field-based engineering roles
BENEFITS
* Company van
* Mobile phone
* Tablet
* Laptop
* Company bonus scheme
* Pension scheme
* 25 days annual leave plus statutory holidays
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JOB REF: AWDO-P14259
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