Mechanical Technician

Sunbelt Rentals UK & Ireland; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real living wage employer

Excellent development opportunities

Incentive scheme

Life Assurance

Employee assistance programme

Opportunity to buy and sell holidays

Job summary

Sunbelt Rentals UK & Ireland is seeking a Plant Technician to maintain plant equipment to the highest standards and meet customer expectations. The role covers repairs, inspections, and comprehensive maintenance across electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

The successful candidate will be meticulous, team-oriented and flexible, with NVQ Level 2 in Plant Maintenance or equivalent experience, plus a valid UK driving license considered advantageous.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Plant Maintenance (or equivalent) or 2 years’ evidence-based experience working within engineering.
• Team player, supporting your colleagues.
• Self-motivated and a flexible approach to the working environment.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Team player

Self-motivated

Flexible

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Plant Maintenance

Job description

Are you ready to be a part of our rapidly developing Plant division? We are looking for a talented Plant 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?

• NVQ Level 2 in Plant Maintenance (or equivalent) or 2 years’ evidence-based experience working within engineering
• Team player, supporting your colleagues
• Self-motivated and a flexible approach to the working environment
• A full UK driving license is advantageous

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.