Plant Operator

BES Group; Warrington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

BES Group is seeking a Plant Operator for its Training Centre in Warrington. The role involves operating various machinery and supporting training sessions, with responsibilities spanning maintenance and daily operations. Successful candidates will enjoy a competitive salary, excellent training, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Bespoke training programme

Up to 10% pension contribution

25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of plant and machinery.
• Experience in routine maintenance of plant and machinery.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Operate a wide range of equipment during training.
• Conduct routine servicing and maintenance of equipment.
• Support the Training Centre Manager and Administrator.

Skills

Understanding of plant and machinery

Organisational skills

Communication of technical problems

Tools

Forklift Operating License

Telehandler License

Excavator License

Job description

Who we are in a nutshell.

At BES Group, we pride ourselves in being the leading end to end risk management solutions provider in the UK and Ireland. That means it s our job to help keep our customers assets legally compliant, operational and, above all else, safe. And we do this with a team of the very best people, simple.

We are recruiting for a Plant Operator to support the smooth running of the Training Centre in Warrington. In this role, you will be based at our Training Centre; we have included a picture in an attachment below so you can have a sneak peek!

What will you be doing?

The Training Centre allows our team of experts to train our new Engineer Surveyors and develop our existing Engineer Surveyor workforce on a variety of equipment from overhead cranes to forklift trucks, excavators to lifts we have it all available under one roof.

You will:

• Operate a wide range of equipment and plant, such as FLTs, Telehandlers and Excavators, in the support of training delivery (during practical exercises and assessments)
• Prepare and ensure the readiness of equipment and plant for the scheduled training sessions
• Carry out daily routine servicing and maintenance of the above plant, such as oil/fuel replenishment, filter changes, tyre pressure checks, wheel replacement, gas cylinder replacement, etc
• Maintain an organised approach to the storage/use of tools, equipment, and fuels/lubricants, arranging the replenishment of stock as and when required
• Generate Purchase Orders, as and when required
• Carry out routine checks/tasks to maintain a clean and safe working environment
• Support the Training Centre Manager and Training Administrator in the day-to-day operations of the Training Centre
• Perform building maintenance and related tasks, in support of the general upkeep of the Training Centre
• Carry out additional ad hoc tasks and responsibilities as/when requested by the Training Centre Manager to support the smooth operation of the Training Centre

As part of our team, you will get:

• A salary up to GBP30,000, depending on experience
• Bespoke, industry leading training programme
• Up to 10% pension contribution
• 2 x life cover
• Enhanced maternity / adoption leave
• Annual salary review
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• An additional day s holiday for your birthday every year
• Access to our buy and sell holiday scheme
• Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounts and savings via our employee benefits portal
• Health and wellbeing support via our Employee Assistance Programme
• Company wide volunteering scheme
• Fundraising support for your chosen charity

To join our team, you will have:

• A background in mobile/fixed plant is desirable but not essential
• A basic understanding of plant and machinery
• Some experience in the daily routine maintenance of plant and machinery
• An ability to work independently and make decisions where necessary
• An organised nature, with the ability to work with and support large groups of colleagues
• A forklift, telehandler or excavator operating license is beneficial but not essential (we will develop a successful candidate should this be required)
• The ability to communicate complex and technical problems with ease

We want you to be you

Our focus on diversity, equality and inclusion is here to stay.

Our team is made up of some of the most skilled and talented people and that s what matters to us. At BES Group, we want our people to know that they can be their true authentic selves at work, it really is that simple.

What s more, we re a Real Living Wage employer across our complete business and we are delighted to have pledged our committed to the military community by signing the Armed Forces Covenant.

Go for it! Research suggests that some people tend to only apply for roles if they meet all requirements. If you don't meet every point above, but still feel like you could really help make a difference in this role, please apply, you might be exactly what we re looking for.

To apply for this role, simply click Apply . We ask for some basic contact information and a CV or your LinkedIn profile, it s that easy! Please note, successful candidates will be required to complete the relevant background checks as part of the recruitment process.

BES Group, where our people and our customers come before everything else.