Workshop Plant Fitter/Engineer, based at our Bathgate, Edinburgh depot. (EH48 2EP) 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, the company has grown phenomenally in size since then. Buckhurst, with an annual turnover of £15 million, is now operating from several depots across the UK 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. 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, whereby you’re not just a number 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. Role: Workshop Fitter Outline Of Responsibilities 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. Key Responsibilities Repair and locate faults with equipment in line with manufacturer recommendations and in a timely fashion to ensure minimum downtime. Service equipment in line with manufacturer recommendations. Carry out our PUWER and LOLER inspections on all equipment. Follow the procedures and guidelines to ensure compliance with our ISO 9001 quality management system. Key Experience Mechanical engineering: 1 year (required) 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) 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. 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. Salary £ Salary Negotiable dependent upon experience and qualifications. Job Type Full time, permanent. Benefits Company pension On-site parking Bonus scheme Schedule 10 hour shift Apply Now Interested in hearing more and coming to join the family? Apply on Indeed For further information, email graham.rowan@bphsp.com