Equipment Technician

Barker Ross; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Derby is seeking an experienced Equipment Technician for a full-time, temp-to-perm role. The position involves supporting daily operations, performing inspections, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have previous experience in a similar role, strong communication skills, and a flexible approach. Benefits include a competitive salary, training opportunities, and professional development in the Plant & Fleet Services sector.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Potential for career progression

Full training on relevant equipment

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar equipment technician or stores role.
• Understanding of workplace Health & Safety.
• Flexible approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Support the Team Leader with department operations.
• Perform inspections, testing, calibration, and repairs.
• Maintain equipment to required standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Basic IT skills

Job description

Job Title : Equipment Technician

Location : Derby

Salary : Entry Salary £27,846

Job Type : Temp-to-Perm, Full-time (Monday-Thursday 8 AM - 5 PM, Friday 7 AM - 4 PM)

About the Role

Barker Ross are seeking a skilled Equipment Technician for a well-established leader in the Plant & Fleet Services industry, based in Derby. This full-time, temp-to-perm position offers the chance to join a dynamic team, where you'll contribute to maintaining equipment to high standards, assisting with stock control, and ensuring smooth, safe operations across the department.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Team Leader with day-to-day department operations, including admin and stock control.
• Perform inspections, testing, calibration, and repairs to maintain equipment to required standards.
• Accurately book equipment in and out, ensuring all related paperwork is processed in a timely manner.
• Perform checks on plant and equipment to ensure compliance with regulations (e.g., LOLER, PUWER).
• Assist with goods receipt, dispatch, and maintaining an organised storage area.
• Provide professional and efficient customer service (customer interaction is currently minimal, but any relevant experience is welcome).
• Participate in annual stock takes and ensure all items are recorded accurately.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant working environment, adhering to Health & Safety, Environmental, and Company Safety Rules.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a similar equipment technician or stores role.
• Strong communication skills and a team-oriented approach.
• Understanding of workplace Health & Safety.
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.
• Basic IT skills (Microsoft Office proficiency).
• Flexible approach to work, with the ability to adapt to various tasks.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience with overhead line equipment (particularly desirable but niche).
• Forklift or telehandler operator's certificate (training provided).
• Experience with lifting equipment (e.g., Pullifts, Tirfors) and basic hydraulics maintenance.
• LEEA Part 1 & 2 certification (highly desirable, as it enables potential progression to an inspector role).
• Experience working in a stores environment with booking in / out goods and materials.
• Previous general assembly, machine minding, or semi-skilled manufacturing experience will be considered highly transferable.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Potential to progress within the company, especially if you hold LEEA competencies (higher salary and inspector role potential).
• Full training on relevant equipment, including forklifts.
• Ongoing professional development in a dynamic, supportive environment.
• Opportunity to join a leading company within the Plant & Fleet Services sector.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Equipment Technician with a proactive approach and a passion for ensuring high standards in equipment maintenance, we would love to hear from you! Apply today by submitting your up-to-date CV to Barker Ross Recruitment.

Barker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and / or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary / contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business