Overview
Plant Mechanic / Yard Operative role at The Engineer UK. Based in Sherburn in Elmet. Full time, permanent position.
Job Details
* Job Title: Plant Mechanic / Yard Operative
* Location: Sherburn in Elmet
* Salary: £13.50 - £15.00 per hour dependent on experience
* Job type: Full time, Permanent
* Hours: 08:00-17:00 in low season; hours may increase in busier season to 07:00-18:00. Option to work Saturdays & longer hours in summer season
About the Company
Acorn Event Structures are one of the largest suppliers of temporary structures to the Events Industry, installing staging and temporary structures for major festivals and tours in the UK and Europe.
The Role
We are recruiting for a Plant Mechanic / Yard Operative to join our busy team. Yard contains Forklifts, Moffett’s, reach trucks, roto telehandlers and other small plant which require servicing and daily maintenance. The role suits a semi-skilled plant, forklift or vehicle engineer.
The primary duties include daily checks and record keeping of forklift trucks and small plant at our head office in Sherburn In Elmet. The role involves outdoor yard work; a hands-on candidate is ideal. Working conditions are in a large open yard with some indoor space for vehicle issues; you must be prepared to work outside in all weather conditions.
Key Responsibilities
* Perform regular servicing, safety checks, and repairs on company-owned and hire plant equipment, with up-to-date paperwork
* Complete daily checks across all machinery
* Diagnose faults and carry out minor repairs to the company fleet
* Liaise with the Operations Manager and Transport Manager regarding plant or fleet issues
Requirements
* Hands-on mechanical experience, ideally with plant, forklift or vehicle servicing
* Experience operating forklifts or Moffett’s
* Ability to prioritise and work under pressure
* Ability to diagnose problems and suggest suitable solutions
* Organised, reliable and punctual
* Multilingual would be advantageous
* Driving licence
Benefits
* Casual dress
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free parking
Additional Information
Candidates with experience or relevant job titles (e.g., Yard Worker, Warehouse Operative, Forklift Driver, Construction Plant Mechanic, etc.) will be considered.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Permanent
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