Mechanical Plant Technician

Sunbelt Rentals UK & Ireland; Whitehaven; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real living wage

Development opportunities

Incentive scheme

Life Assurance

Employee assistance

Holiday buy/sell

Job summary

Sunbelt Rentals UK & Ireland is seeking a skilled technician to join our growing construction division. You will ensure plant equipment is maintained to the highest standards, perform repairs and pre-hire inspections, and contribute to reliable service for our customers.

Ideal candidates have knowledge of plant hire or mechanical experience, are self-motivated, team players, and hold a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Experience in the plant hire or mechanical field.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Team oriented with a flexible approach to work.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently.

Responsibilities

• Equipment repair and pre hire inspections
• Maintenance of equipment
• Electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic repairs
• Service and inspection of all equipment
• Ensuring equipment is clean, functional and compliant

Skills

Plant hire knowledge

Team player

Self-motivated

Flexible

UK driving licence

Job description

Are you ready to be a part of our rapidly developing construction division? We are looking for a talented technician to join our team to ensure our plant equipment is maintained to the highest standard whilst consistently meeting or exceeding customer expectations.

What will you be doing?

• Equipment repair and pre hire inspections
• Maintenance of equipment
• Electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic repairs
• Service and inspection of all equipment
• Ensuring all equipment is maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness, functionality and compliance

What we offer?

• Real living wage employer
• Excellent development opportunities
• Exceptional benefits including: Incentive scheme
• Life Assurance
• Employee assistance programme
• Opportunity to buy and sell holidays

What are we looking for?

• Knowledge and experience within the plant hire, equipment industry or mechanical experience
• Team player, supporting your colleagues
• Self-motivated and a flexible approach to the working environment
• A full UK driving license is essential

Why Sunbelt?

Whether it's construction sites, energy projects, government initiatives, or unforgettable events, Sunbelt Rentals deliver the equipment and expertise to move every industry forward. With our ambition to an employer of choice this makes Sunbelt Rentals an ideal destination for your next career move.

We are committed to the fair treatment of our staff, potential staff, and users of our services, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, responsibilities for dependants, age, physical/mental disability, or offending background.

Having a criminal record will not automatically bar an individual from working with us. We judge each case on its own merits, taking into account the relevance of the conviction to the role, the circumstances, and the time passed since the offence.