Mobile Plant Mechanic at BAM UK & Ireland

BAM UK & Ireland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

BAM UK & Ireland is hiring a Mobile Plant Mechanic for its Kilsyth depot. This full-time, on-site role operates within a busy workshop, delivering servicing and repairs to plant and equipment and supporting BAM/Client projects.

You will work with the Operational Team to improve safety, processes and product knowledge, and mentor apprentices and operators on safe operation and maintenance. A clean driving licence and plant maintenance qualifications are preferred; on-site training and career

Qualifications

• Clean driving licence and relevant plant maintenance qualifications.
• NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds or equivalent in Plant maintenance and repair preferred.
• Level 3 Diploma in Plant Maintenance and Level 3 Diploma in lifting operations desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out risk assessments and inspections.
• Carry out scheduled servicing per manufacturer specs.
• Maintain and repair plant and equipment to Site Solutions standards.
• Lead and mentor apprentices/operators in safe operation and maintenance.
• Record all work in the company system.

Skills

Clean driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 or City and Guilds in Plant maintenance and repair

Level 3 Diploma in Plant Maintenance (Construction)

Level 3 Diploma in Controlling lifting operations

CSCS Skilled Worker card with plant maintenance and repair

CITB Health and safety touch screen test supervisory level

CITB Thorough examination course

TIMMM

EngTech

Job description

Mobile Plant Mechanic

This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth. Building a sustainable tomorrow, BAM Site Solutions are recruiting a Mobile Plant Mechanic based out of our Depot in Kilsyth. Executing within a team, the operational role and activities will be part of a busy workshop working internally and occasionally externally on BAM / Client Projects.

Working within the Operational Team to continually improve our safety, systems, processes and provide continued training and product knowledge, we continue to drive our endeavour for excellence in customer service and support our growing client and site portfolio. A challenging role requiring commitment and dedication, it demands self-motivation, the ability to be competent to service and produce a variation of plant and equipment and resolve any mechanical issues.

• Carry out workplace risk assessments on own and with team
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and management
• Resolve technical problems relating to plant and equipment and share knowledge, use own initiative whilst on‑site
• Carry out and record regular plant inspections
• Carry out schedule servicing in accordance with manufacturers specifications
• Maintain internal plant to Site Solutions standards
• Carry out on and off hire PDI inspections to Site Solutions standards
• Carry out pre‑through examination inspections
• Provide clear and concise data, records
• Lead the familiarisation or provide advice to others [apprentices / operators] in the safe operation and correct maintenance of plant
• Advise / seek advice on the modification and development of plant to ensure compliance with Change Control Procedures
• Identify opportunities to implement new technology
• Carry out daily/weekly work programmes set by manager
• Carry out workload in collaboration with operational teams
• Train, mentor and develop others
• Maintain personal diary/CPD record to demonstrate career development CV
• Record all work carried out within company electronic system
• Carry out workshop inspections as instructed
• Maintain work area in a safe and tidy condition
• Ensure compliance with company and legislative safety and environment requirements
• Assist with implementation of Your Safety is My Safety
• Manage working hours whilst on-site according to company procedures
• Maintain company vehicle and contents to ensure compliance
• Respond to unforeseen mechanical issues on‑site at short notice outside normal working hours
• Maintain sufficient stocks of spare parts in company vehicle replenishing as required
• Various other tasks consummate with your role or development

What’s in it for you?

A challenging and continuously changing environment in a forward-thinking organisation. In addition to an attractive salary and benefits package, we support further personal growth and development.

What do you bring to the role?

• A clean driving licence; preferred NVQ Level 3 or City and Guilds or equivalent in Plant maintenance and repair
• Gain Level 3 Diploma in Plant Maintenance (Construction)
• Gain Level 3 Diploma in controlling lifting operations – supervising lifts
• CSCS Skilled worker card with plant maintenance and repair
• CITB Health and safety touch screen test supervisory level
• CITB Thorough examination course
• Gain TIMMM
• Gain EngTech

About BAM

Building a sustainable tomorrow. That’s our mission and our promise at BAM. It’s how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.

We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. We’re on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

The application process BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at any time you feel we need to do something to make it more accessible to you, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you.