Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician 
Mechanical Bias
Construction Equipment / Vehicles
Up to £35,000 per annum
Day Shifts Mon-Fri WF8 1QH
33 Days Holiday, Life Assurance, Pension 8% matched

Do you have experience maintaining or repairing vehicles, mechanical equipment or hydraulics? If so, please read on, we have an exciting opportunity for you..

We are looking for a Workshop Engineer in the Pontefract area to join a growing aftersales and service team for a market leader in construction equipment.

Due to nationwide growth, the company is expanding their workshop team.

This is a full-time in-house position responsible for the maintenance, service, and repair of all plant and machinery/product range.


This ideal location for this role is: Darton, Pontefract, Wakefield, Normanton, Barnsley, Horbury, Darrington, Featherstone, Knottingley or surrounding areas.
Other suitable job titles could include: Mechanic, Apprentice Mechanic, Mechanical Fitter, Maintenance Fitter, Plant Engineer, Vehicle Technician, Maintenance Engineer, Service Engineer, Plant Technician or Service Technician. 

The Role - Maintenance Technician:

- Service and maintenance of a wide range of petrol and diesel-powered plant machinery/ equipment.
- Manage workload efficiently while maintaining high levels of customer service and performing necessary administrative duties.
- Ensure that team objectives and goals are carried out and achieved.
- Possess a working knowledge of industry standards, product details, and company services.
- Ability to read and interpret electronic and hydraulic drawings (training can be provided)
- Work closely with the Service Centre Manager to maintain compliance with industry regulations and laws.
- Resolve service problems and improve current service methods to enhance productivity and customer service.
- Ensure all standards are met and that repair work is carried out correctly and thoroughly.
- Collaborate with both internal team members and external customers as part of a solution-based service process.

Key Candidate Requirements - Maintenance Technician:

- Experience repairing mechanical equipment and/or vehicles
- Experience working with electrical and hydraulic equipment, including petrol and diesel-powered machinery.
- Holds a mechanical or engineering-related qualification (desirable)
- Lives within a commutable distance to Doncaster
- Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to respond to customer concerns.
- Holds a valid UK driving licence
- Resourceful and capable of working independently.
- Ability to multitask with shifting priorities and work productively under pressure.
- An ethical and trustworthy approach to work.

Salary / Package - Maintenance Technician:

- £30,000-£35,000 per annum 
- Monday - Friday Day Shifts 37.5 hours
- 33 days holiday (including bank hols)
- Up to 8% matched pension
- Overtime
- Further training opportunities: IOSH, H&S Training, NVQ 
- Life Assurance x6

Interested? To apply for this Maintenance Engineer position, here are your two options:

- "This is the job for me! When can I start?" - Call now and let’s talk through your experience.

Ask for Emma Gimore 0116 254 5411 between 7.30am - 4.30pm.
- "I think I'm right for this position, but I'm not sure I have enough to get an interview" - Click "apply now" so I can read your CV and let you know

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