Site Maintenance Operative

Finning International; Buxton; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Site Maintenance Operative to join their dynamic team in Buxton. This role offers the chance to work within a leading organization, providing essential support to engineering teams while ensuring the safe movement and maintenance of machinery. With a focus on professional development, you will learn from experienced engineers and contribute to a culture of safety and efficiency. The company values diversity and inclusion, offering a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, pension contributions, and opportunities for growth. If you're ready to make an impact in a supportive environment, this position is for you.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Annual Bonus

Healthcare benefits

Company share scheme

Up to 7% pension

Life insurance

Laptop and phone

Training

Overtime

Enhanced maternity and paternity packages

Qualifications

• Basic mechanical understanding of plant machinery and vehicles.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out machine movements safely and efficiently.
• Support engineering team with service and repair duties.
• Ensure compliance with SHEQ standards.

Skills

General PC Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Autonomous Work

Education

Driving License

Appointed Persons Certificate (desirable)

Iron Fairy Licence (desirable)

Tools

Forklift Truck

Cranage Equipment

Transporter Vehicles

Job description

Company: Finning (UK) Ltd
Number of Openings: 1
Worker Type: Permanent
Position Overview: Working within an industry leading organisation at Finning, and the largest CAT dealership in the UK and Ireland, your role as Site Maintenance Operative will be to provide a service to all departments within the facility as well as supporting workshop engineers with servicing and repair duties and carrying out machine movements, crane lifts, mobile crane lifts, lift truck movements ensuring all carried are out in a safe manner.
This role will offer development to learn on the job alongside experienced engineers.

Location: Buxton
Job Description:

Major Job Functions:

• Carry out machine movements on and off transporter vehicles using the most appropriate tools/equipment, that could include slinging, forklift truck, cranage, etc.
• Support the engineering team with daily service and repair duties.
• Record all movement details of all machines and attachments on/off site and ensure that a release document is obtained/completed before the equipment leaves site.
• Preliminary assessment of machine condition reporting any damage or missing items through the appropriate channels.
• Refuel all machines as required.
• Washing Machinery.
• Undertake general facilities support tasks.
• Ensure SHEQ standards are followed across the facility.

As a Finning Engineer you will receive:

• Salary: £33,900 - £36,100
• 25 days holiday (Option to purchase up to 5 extra days holiday)
• Annual Bonus
• Healthcare benefits (medical, optical, hearing, dentistry, and new child payments to support new parents)
• Access to company share scheme
• Up to 7% pension (matched by company)
• Life insurance
• Laptop and phone
• Training
• Overtime

Additionally, you will benefit from enhanced maternity and paternity packages, family-friendly policies to support working parents, enhanced flexible working options, support from a team of 40+ Mental Health first aiders, employee wellbeing solutions, the opportunity to work with your charity of choice, and length of service & recognition awards.

Specific Skills:

• General PC Skills (email, Microsoft programs)
• Work autonomously on own initiative and also well as part of a team.
• Strong communication & interpersonal skills and ability to build positive relationships across all levels of the business.
• Motivated and dynamic self-starter with positive attitude.
• Effective problem solver.

Knowledge:

• H&S policy awareness and commitment.
• Basic mechanical understanding and knowledge of plant machinery, mechanics, vehicles, gear boxes, engines.

Accountability:

• Make sure that daily check sheet for all yard equipment is up to date.
• Ensure machines are stored in an efficient and tidy manner.
• Responsibility to ensure all lifting equipment is in a safe and operational state.
• Ensure machine attachments are stored in suitable place.
• Ensure all machine movements on site are carried out in a safe and appropriate manner. Accountability for machine storage and condition.
• Work with co-ordinators, transport companies in order to forward plan and streamline machine movements.
• Appointed persons certificate in the management of lifting operations (desirable).
• Iron fairy licence (desirable).
• Driving License is essential.

At Finning we believe that our people are the heart and soul of our company and fundamental to our success. Our employees are rewarded with an attractive all-round benefits package and various flexible benefits.

If you would like to work for a global organisation offering industry leading training and a competitive package, then apply online today!

At Finning, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company, we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities. Furthermore, Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter. Finning is a forces-friendly employer having signed the Armed Forces Covenant, and pledges to treat those who serve or have served in the armed forces, and their families fairly.