Find jobs in the automotive retail industry

Posted: 60 days ago   Expired

Vehicle/plant Technician

Salary: £40,000

Location: SO30

Job type: Permanent

Category: SO30

Keen to keep the wheels moving for our operational teams? We are looking to recruit a Vehicle and/or Plant Technician to join our team in our well-equipped workshop at our Head Office and Distribution Centre in Hedge End. We are looking for a fully qualified and experienced Vehicle and/or Plant Technician to join our business to delivery timely and efficient servicing, maintenance, and repairs to our fleet of mobile plant (mini-excavators, dump trucks, winches, drum trailers, etc) and tools (floor saws, trench rammers, mixers, etc) and/or vehicles, including LCV's, Cars and HGV's. So, what is the detail? * Adopt a zero-compromise approach to Health & Safety aligned to legislation and company policy. * ensure adequate risk assessments are completed in line with work being completed and surroundings. * Manage downtime through the effective management of parts stock. * Diagnose and identify cost effective solutions for minor to major mechanical repairs with consideration to asset age and hours/mileage * Ensure the Workshop and Asset Manager is kept informed on extended repair times and repairs that require outsourcing. * Ensure assets are maintained in line with manufacturer guidelines and industry best practice, ensuring manufacturer warranty maintained. * Complete condition reports for all assets attending the workshop and report any avoidable maintenance, or poor operator behaviours identified. * Identify and report opportunities to support a predictive and preventative maintenance approach to vehicle and plant maintenance to deliver optimum plant and/or vehicle availability. Qualification, Knowledge & Experience: * Construction Equipment Maintenance Mechanic (Level 2), or equivalent * City & Guilds Level 3 in Motor Vehicle Engineering, or equivalent * A minimum of 5 years' experience working in a busy Workshop, or a mobile technician. * Previous experience working in a fast-paced environment, working to tight deadlines * A solid working knowledge of Health & Safety in the motor industry * Basic IT skills, familiar wih the use of handheld devices. * Full valid UK Driving Licence * Own Tools required Preferred * Previous experiencing working on Kubota, Bobcat, and/or Mercedes-Benz, Iveco products * Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative and as part of a small team * Enthusiastic, with a can-do approach to work * Electrical and hydraulics knowledge We are looking for a candidate who can hit the ground running, so if you have the right skills and experience, please contact us

Expired

Featured Jobs

Recruiting now