Mobile Plant Mechanic

The Bristol Port Company; West of England; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Profit sharing

Pension plan

Canteen

Onsite GP

Gym access

Job summary

The Bristol Port Company in Bristol is seeking a Mobile Plant Mechanic to join a busy 24/7 operation. You will carry out maintenance on a wide range of mobile plant machinery and vehicles and work both independently and as part of a team.

Applicants should have completed a recognised motor vehicle apprenticeship (Level 3 minimum), and hold a full driving licence with own transport. The role is full-time and based at Bristol, BS11 9DQ.

Qualifications

• Completed a recognised motor vehicle apprenticeship, Level 3 minimum.
• Experience with commercial vehicles, forklift trucks and loading shovels.
• Willing to commit to the demands of a busy port operating 24/7 with shift patterns.
• Full driving licence and own transport essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a wide range of mobile plant machinery and vehicles.
• Work across a 24/7 operation, both independently and as part of a team.
• Carry out maintenance to high standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Mechanical knowledge

Diesel engines

Hydraulics

Electrics

Multi-skill

Forklift trucks

Loading shovels

Full driving licence

Own transport

Education

Motor vehicle apprenticeship (Level 3)

Job description

The Bristol Port Company are looking for Mobile Plant Mechanic to join their team.

Location: Bristol, BS11 9DQ

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Salary £46,055 per annum plus overtime and benefits

About Us:

As one of the UK's major ports, The Bristol Port Company provides the full range of warehousing, logistics and distribution services. Established in 1991, the Port now employs over 600 people and has invested over £600 million in infrastructure, equipment and its workforce. Bristol Port is a key national asset and a major economic driver for the South West region; the Company and businesses on the Port Estate contribute more than £1 billion to UK GDP.

Mobile Plant Mechanic - The Role:

You will carry out maintenance on a large variety of mobile plant machinery and vehicles across our busy 24-hour, 7-day-a-week operation. Working shift patterns, you will maintain equipment to the highest standards, working both independently and as part of our team.

Mobile Plant Mechanic - You:

• You will be enthusiastic, capable of working on your own initiative and being part of a team.
• Have successfully completed a recognised motor vehicle apprenticeship, Level 3 minimum.
• You will have mechanical knowledge and experience of working with commercial vehicles, forklift trucks and loading shovels, preferably with a multi-skill background, i.e. hydraulics, electrics & diesel engines.
• You must have a flexible attitude and be willing to commit to the demands of a busy Port, which operates over 24 hours/7 days per week working a shift pattern.
• A full driving licence and your own transport are essential

Mobile Plant Mechanic - Benefits Package:

• Holidays: 25 days per annum, plus 8 Bank Holidays
• Profit related pay: A scheme currently operates which rewards all employees with a share of Company profits
• Company Pension Scheme: Group Personal Pension Plan
• Subsidised Canteens
• GP Service free access to onsite GP
• Gym: Free access to onsite gym

Please be aware, due to the nature of the role, only candidates eligible to both live and work in the UK will be considered for the role. No sponsorship or relocation packages will be offered for this role.