Mechanic & Mechanical Plant Hire

AWD online; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks an experienced Plant Hire Mechanic / Fitter for a field-based role near Connah’s Quay, covering North Wales and the Northwest. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical and electrical knowledge, hold a relevant qualification, and possess a full UK driving licence. Responsibilities include servicing, inspection, and repair of various material handling equipment. The position offers a salary of £30,000 - £40,000 per annum along with benefits such as a company van, mobile phone, and annual leave.

Benefits

Company van

Mobile phone

Tablet

Laptop

Company bonus scheme

Pension scheme

25 days annual leave plus statutory holidays

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with mechanical, electrical and electronic systems.
• Experience servicing and repairing forklifts, plant or material handling equipment.
• Full UK driving licence with no more than six penalty points.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out servicing, repairs and inspections on forklifts and material handling equipment.
• Diagnosing mechanical, electrical and electronic faults using diagnostic tools.
• Completing planned maintenance to ensure equipment reliability and safety.
• Maintaining accurate electronic records of service and repair work.
• Ensuring all work complies with health, safety and company procedures.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Problem-solving

Customer service

Education

Industry-recognised qualification (City & Guilds or NVQ)

Job description

Overview

Plant Hire Mechanic / Fitter – An excellent opportunity to join a growing service team, working across North Wales and the North West, carrying out servicing, repairs and maintenance on forklifts and material handling equipment.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Mobile Plant Mechanical Engineer, Forklift Engineer, Service Engineer, Plant Machinery Technician, Mobile Mechanic.

SALARY: £30,000 - £40,000 per annum (Depending on Experience) + Overtime + Benefits

LOCATION: Field Based role near Connah’s Quay covering the Northwest and North Wales

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENT: Candidates MUST hold a full driving licence

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Plant Hire Mechanic / Fitter to join a well-established and expanding organisation supporting customers across North Wales and the Northwest.

As a Plant Hire Mechanic / Fitter you will be responsible for the servicing, inspection, fault finding and repair of a wide range of forklifts, pallet trucks, pedestrian stackers, reach trucks, order pickers, mobile gantries, access platforms and other material handling equipment, working both independently and as part of a wider engineering team.

This Plant Hire Mechanic / Fitter role is ideal for someone with strong mechanical and electrical knowledge who enjoys variety, problem-solving and delivering a high standard of customer service in a field-based environment.

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DUTIES

• Service and Repair Equipment: Carrying out servicing, repairs and inspections on forklifts and material handling equipment
• Fault Diagnosis: Diagnosing mechanical, electrical and electronic faults using diagnostic tools
• Preventative Maintenance: Completing planned maintenance to ensure equipment reliability and safety
• Component Replacement: Identifying, repairing or replacing defective parts and components
• Compliance and Safety: Ensuring all work complies with health, safety and company procedures
• Record Keeping: Maintaining accurate electronic records of service and repair work
• Team Collaboration: Working with colleagues to resolve complex technical issues
• Inspections: Carrying out service inspections and thorough examinations to GN28 / UKMHA standards

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL

• Industry-recognised qualification such as City & Guilds or NVQ, or equivalent practical experience
• Previous experience working with mechanical, electrical and electronic systems
• Experience servicing and repairing forklifts, plant or material handling equipment
• Full UK driving licence with no more than six penalty points
• IT literate with the ability to complete electronic service records
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Residing within a 25-mile radius of Connah’s Quay

DESIRABLE

• Forklift Truck Operator’s Licence
• Experience with telematics and CAN bus systems or willingness to learn
• Background working in customer-facing, field-based engineering roles

BENEFITS

• Company van
• Mobile phone
• Tablet
• Laptop
• Company bonus scheme
• Pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus statutory holidays

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JOB REF: AWDO-P14259

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