Workshop Technician – Leeds

Continental Landscapes Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the horticultural sector is seeking a Workshop Technician for their Leeds contract. The role involves servicing and repairing horticultural equipment, conducting maintenance, and ensuring safety standards are met. Ideal candidates will have experience in the industry, a full driving license, and a passion for horticulture.

Qualifications

• Previous service and maintenance experience with vehicles/plant/horticultural machinery.
• 1 year experience in servicing horticultural equipment preferred.
• Energetic, passionate, hardworking, and able to work to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and repairing all horticultural equipment.
• Conducting in-service training and toolbox talks.
• Maintaining cleanliness and safety in the workshop.

Skills

Servicing and repairing horticultural equipment

Welding/fabrication

Fault finding and diagnostic work

Team player

Strong industry knowledge in horticultural space

Education

Driving Licence

Abrasive Wheel Licence/Certification

Welding/fabrication Licence/Certification

Job description

We are looking to recruit a Workshop Technician to work with our Leeds contract maintaining the vehicles and machines in operation there.

Key Duties

• Servicing and repairing all horticultural equipment
• Fault finding and diagnostic work
• Attending various sites for breakdowns
• Welding/fabrication
• Able to work on Petrol & Diesel engines as well as Hydraulic systems

1. To carry out good housekeeping in keeping workshop area & yard clean at all times. Ensuring that only authorised personnel have access to the workshop facility.

2. To organise and receive deliveries of parts following the companies policies and procedures keeping a moving stock list of parts.

3. To book in to the plant repair entry log/register various items of equipment as they are brought in for repair ensuring that the company’s policies and procedures are followed.

4. To clean various items of plant & machinery prior to works being carried out.

5. To carry out the general maintenance, both scheduled and reactive of varied horticultural plant and equipment. E.g. – Hedge cutters; chainsaws; blowers; compact tractors; trailers; mowers, etc.

6. Respond to daily issues raised by colleagues as they complete the daily and weekly safety inspections of their plant, machinery and vehicles including “in the field” breakdown support.

7. Carry out random inspections of all vehicles and equipment to check for serviceability and cleanliness of the interior and exterior of the vehicle and that any defects found are reported to your line Manager at the earliest opportunity.

8. Conduct in-service training .i.e. tool box talks to explain work procedures and to demonstrate use and maintenance of equipment and machinery.

9. Adhere to all KrinkelsUk Environmental, HR, Fleet, IT, Phone, H&S policies and procedures.

10. Ensure that all equipment and consumables are stored within company guidelines and that full attention is paid to all aspects of Health & Safety.

11. Ensure that correct PPE is worn at all times.

12. Ensure that all consumables and waste products are disposed of in line with the company’s ENV14001 policy.

13. To carry out various ground maintenance duties as requested by your line manager.

Requirements

• A full clean driving licence
• Previous service and maintenance experience with vehicles/plant/horticultural machinery.
• Energetic, passionate and hardworking
• A team player able to work to tight deadlines
• A passion for what you do and able to contribute to the success and growth of the company
• Strong industry knowledge in horticultural space
• Servicing and repairing all horticultural equipment: 1 year (preferred)
• Welding/fabrication: 1 year (preferred) Licence/Certification
• Abrasive Wheel (preferred) Licence/Certification
• Driving Licence (required) + trailer (preferred)

Expected hours: 42.5 per week 26 weeks through summer 37.5 per week 26 weeks over the winter, Average 40hr week