Trent Hire and Sales, a premier provider of equipment hire and sales solutions in Retford, Nottinghamshire, is currently seeking a skilled and experienced Plant Fitter to join our dynamic team. With a reputation for excellence and a vast inventory of plant and machinery, we pride ourselves on delivering outstanding service to our clients. The largest piece of plant machinery we handle is a 2.7t excavator, 3t dumper or 120cm roller, we also offer bespoke repair services for customer-owned plant and equipment.
Key Responsibilities:
Maintenance and Repairs: Conduct routine maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on a variety of plant machinery, including but not limited to our largest 2.7t excavators, ensuring all equipment is in prime working condition.
- Customer Repairs: Provide timely and efficient repair services for customer-owned plant and equipment, adhering to the highest standards of workmanship and customer service.
- Safety Compliance: Ensure all work is carried out in compliance with health and safety regulations, maintaining a safe working environment at all times.
- Inventory Management: Assist in managing parts inventory for repairs and maintenance, including ordering and stocking parts as needed.
- Quality Assurance: Perform quality checks on all machinery and equipment post-repair to ensure they meet or exceed operational and safety standards.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate records of maintenance, repairs, and parts inventory, ensuring all documentation is up to date and in compliance with company policies.
Requirements:
- A valid driver's license is necessary as moving equipment to and from site will be required.
- Proven experience as a Plant Fitter or in a similar role, with a strong background in the repair and maintenance of plant machinery.
- Familiarity with the operational mechanics of a wide range of plant and construction equipment, specifically including experience with excavators up to 2.7t.
- Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong commitment to safety protocols and regulations.
- Good communication and customer service skills, with the ability to interact effectively with clients and team members.
- Flexibility to handle emergency repair requests and adapt to changing work priorities.
- Relevant qualifications in mechanical engineering or a related field are highly desirable.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits based on experience.
- A supportive and collaborative working environment within a locally-owned and operated business.
- Employee discounts on equipment hire and sales.
- Pension scheme
- The chance to work on a diverse range of plant machinery and equipment.
How to Apply:
If you meet the above criteria and are excited about the opportunity to contribute to the success of Trent Hire and Sales, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a covering letter to [email protected] outlining your experience and suitability for the role.
We look forward to considering your application and potentially welcoming you to our team at Trent Hire and Sales!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
