Buckhurst Plant Hire Leeds is recruiting for a Workshop Fitter at their Leeds depot. About Buckhurst Plant Hire Buckhurst Plant Hire was established in 1993 by the Walsh family. From our humble beginnings in a small yard with only a handful of machines as our offering, the company has grown phenomenally in size since then. Buckhurst is now operating from several depots across the UK and Scotland with over 3000 pieces of machinery and plant Buckhurst now employs over 100 dedicated people across our depots and field-based roles, while working hard to retain that small business family feel from the early ’90s. During this time, Buckhurst has developed a strong reputation in the industry for supplying quality plant equipment at very competitive prices. We are distinguished by our outstanding levels of customer service, and this has underpinned our growth as well as ensuring a loyal customer base who have relied on Buckhurst for their equipment time and time again. The company has established itself by working to four brand values these are Reliability, Trust, Outstanding Service, and Local to You. Our mission statement is to be the customers’ first choice for rental equipment—delivering a top level of service wherever and whenever required through a working culture and environment that allows our staff to develop and make decisions. In doing so, they will share in the growth and prosperity of our business. What’s it like to work for us? We are a very down-to-earth and fun bunch at Buckhurst, and every depot has its own personality and culture. Everyone has an important role to play within this family-run business, and you’re expected to roll your sleeves up and “muck in” so to speak, so you may need a pair of wellies in our plant yards! Location: Buckhurst Plant Hire 12 Brown Avenue Leeds, West Yorkshire LS11 0DS Attractive Salary Negotiable dependent upon experience and qualifications, plus quarterly bonus and pension. Role Workshop Fitter Outline Of Responsibilities The principal role of the workshop fitter/mechanic is to repair, service and inspect plant and equipment prior to delivery and on return from hire. This includes equipment from manufacturers such as Takeuchi, JCB, Komatsu, Doosan, John Deere, New Holland, Terex, Hamm, Ammann, and Indeco. Your Responsibilities Repair and locate faults with equipment in line with manufacturer recommendations and in a timely manner to ensure minimal downtime. Service equipment in line with manufacturers' recommendations. Carry out PUWER & LOLER inspections for all equipment. Follow the procedures and guidelines to ensure compliance with our ISO 9001 quality management system. The Professional Experience We Would Like You To Demonstrate Previous experience in a similar role. Dealership training (manufacturers listed above). Understanding of engines, hydraulic systems and electrical systems. Some Of The Skills You Will Have A professionally recognised qualification in plant maintenance and repair (NVQ level 3 or equivalent. Knowledge of Microsoft products (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word). Excellent communication & organisational skills. A full UK driving license. What’s in it for you? We offer competitive salaries in the industry and treat our staff fairly and as individual people – we really look after you. We don’t hold anyone back, and there are many examples of employee promotions within the business, and a lot of our employees have been with us for many years. We like to train and develop our staff to get the best from them, and in return for your hard work and commitment, we provide a safe, fun, relaxed, and flexible work environment for you to succeed. Experience Mechanical engineering: 1 year (required) Job Types Permanent, Full-time Benefits On-site parking You will receive 28 days holiday, including bank holidays Bonus scheme Company pension Schedule 10 hour shift Monday to Friday Ability To Commute/relocate Leeds LS11 0DS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) How To Apply Apply via Indeed Or call 01132 706 000