Plant Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Real living wage

Development opportunities

Incentive scheme

Life Assurance

Employee assistance

Holiday buy/sell

Job summary

Sunbelt Rentals UK & Ireland is seeking a mechanical technician to maintain plant equipment to the highest standards and meet customer expectations. You will perform repairs, inspections, and service to a wide range of equipment, while supporting on-site at times to ensure reliability.

Ideal candidates will have knowledge of the plant hire industry, be a team player, and hold a full UK driving licence. The role offers development opportunities and a real living wage, with a strong benefits

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience within the plant hire or equipment industry.
• Team player who supports colleagues and works well in a team.
• Self-motivated with a flexible approach to work environment.
• A full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Equipment repair and pre hire inspections.
• Maintenance of equipment to high standards.
• Electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic repairs.
• Service and inspection of all equipment.
• Occasionally support at customer sites.
• Ensure all equipment is clean, functional and compliant.

Skills

Plant hire knowledge

Team player

Self-motivated & flexible

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Are you ready to be a part of our rapidly developing construction division? We are looking for a talented mechanical 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
• Occasionally support the Mobile Plant Technician at customer sites
• 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?

• Knowledge and experience within the plant hire or equipment industry
• Team player, supporting your colleagues
• Self-motivated and a flexible approach to the working environment
• A full UK driving license is essential

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.