Mobile Plant Fitter - Birmingham

Buckhurst Plant Hire; Borough of Rossendale; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading plant hire company in the UK seeks a Mobile Plant Fitter to service and repair plant equipment across various locations around Birmingham. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience and a professional qualification in plant maintenance. The role offers competitive salaries, a company vehicle, and opportunities for personal development in a supportive, family-run environment.

Benefits

Company vehicle and mobile phone

Quarterly bonus scheme

Company pension

28 days of annual leave

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role.
• Dealership training is preferred.
• Checkable references and qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Repair and locate faults with equipment efficiently.
• Service equipment according to manufacturers' guidelines.
• Conduct PUWER and LOLER inspections.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Hydraulic systems understanding

Mechanical systems understanding

Electrical systems understanding

Education

Professionally recognized qualification in plant maintenance

Tools

Excavators

Telehandlers

Dumpers

Rollers

Trailers

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About Us

Buckhurst Plant Hire was established in 1993 by the Walsh family. From our humble beginnings in a small yard with only a handful of machines as our offering, the company has grown phenomenally in size since then. Buckhurst, with an annual turnover of £15 million, is now operating from several depots across the UK and Scotland with over 3000 pieces of machinery and plant.

About Us

Buckhurst Plant Hire was established in 1993 by the Walsh family. From our humble beginnings in a small yard with only a handful of machines as our offering, the company has grown phenomenally in size since then. Buckhurst, with an annual turnover of £15 million, is now operating from several depots across the UK and Scotland with over 3000 pieces of machinery and plant.

Buckhurst now employs over 100 dedicated people across our depots and field-based roles while working hard to retain that small business family feel from the early ’90s.

During this time, Buckhurst has developed a strong reputation in the industry for supplying quality plant equipment at very competitive prices. We are distinguished by our outstanding levels of customer service, and this has underpinned our growth as well as ensuring a loyal customer base who have relied on Buckhurst for their equipment time and time again.

The company has established itself by working to four brand values; these are Reliability, Trust, Outstanding Service, and Local to You.

Our mission statement is to be the customers’ first choice for rental equipment—delivering a top level of service wherever and whenever required through a working culture and environment that allows our staff to develop and make decisions. In doing so, they will share in the growth and prosperity of our business.

What’s it like to work for us?

We are a very down-to-earth and fun bunch at Buckhurst, and every depot has its own personality and culture. Everyone has an important role to play within this family-run business, whereby you’re not just a number, and you’re expected to roll your sleeves up and “muck in” so to speak, so you may need a pair of wellies in our plant yards!

Location:

This role is mobile, working around the Birmingham (West Midlands) area.

Attractive Salary

Negotiable, dependent upon experience & qualifications, plus quarterly bonus and pension.

Role

Mobile Plant Fitter / Engineer

Outline Of Responsibilities

The principal role of the mobile plant fitter/engineer is to repair, service, and inspect all aspects of plant and equipment at various UK locations as and where required.

This Includes Equipment From Manufacturers Such As

Takeuchi, JCB, Komatsu, Doosan, John Deere, New Holland, Terex, Hamm, Ammann, and Indeco, and our fleet of trailers and attachments.

Your Responsibilities

• Repair & locate faults with equipment in line with manufacturer recommendations and in a timely fashion to ensure minimum downtime.
• Service equipment in line with manufacturers' recommendations.
• Carry out PUWER & LOLER inspections for all equipment.
• Follow the procedures and guidelines to ensure compliance with our ISO 9001 quality management system.
  
  

The Professional Experience We Would Like You To Demonstrate

• Previous experience in a similar role for at least 3 years.
• Dealership training (manufacturers listed above) is preferable but not essential.
• Understanding of engines and hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems.
• Checkable references and qualifications.
  
  

Some Of The Skills You Will Have

• A professionally recognised qualification in plant maintenance and repair.
• Excellent communication & organisational skills.
• A full, clean UK driving license.
• Worked on excavators, telehandlers, dumpers, rollers, trailers, and associated plant and equipment.
  
  

What’s in it for you?

We offer competitive salaries in the industry and treat our staff fairly and as individual people—we really look after you. We don’t hold anyone back, and there are many examples of employee promotions within the business, and a lot of our employees have been with us for many years. We like to train and develop our staff to get the best from them, and in return for your hard work and commitment, we provide a safe, fun, relaxed, and flexible work environment for you to succeed.

You will be provided with a van & mobile phone.

You will receive 28 days of annual leave, including bank holidays.

Job Types

Permanent, Full-time

Schedule

10 hour shift. Monday to Friday generally, overtime as and when required on evenings and weekends, with occasional overnight stays.

Benefits

• Company vehicle and mobile phone
• Quarterly bonus scheme
• Company pension
  
  

Licence/Certification

Clean Full UK Driving Licence (required)

Work Authorisation

United Kingdom (required)

Additional Pay

Bonus scheme

How To Apply

Interested in hearing more and coming to join the family?

• Apply on Indeed
• Or call our Head Office on 01706 231 666

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Construction

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