Would you like the opportunity to work for one of the most successful and growing companies in their sector? We have a need for a Heavy Plant Mechanic in Plumstead.

Ford & Stanley - Talentwise the technical recruitment experts are aiding the recruitment of a Heavy Plant Mechanic who can work on on-track-machinery, unique to the UK.

The Opportunity

Location (s): Plumstead, London

Areas Considered: South London

Role and Responsibilities:

• Troubleshooting / diagnosing - Electrical, Engine, Transmission, Hydraulic components
• Operating machinery, Cleaning and rebuilding components
• Carry out on site repairs
• Carry out workshop repairs
• Spec parts, Compiling Parts lists / Price quotes
• Provide details of engine hours worked information for each item of plant
• Undertake maintenance of hire fleet vehicles as qualified and directed
• Undertake road transport vehicle maintenance activity as directed
• Undertake routine testing of safety-critical systems and equipment as directed
• Undertake annual inspection of plant equipment without a lifting capability to meet statutory requirements
• Maintain comprehensive records, both electronically and in hard copy, for each vehicle and item of plant and equipment to demonstrate the performance of all pre-hire checks, routine servicing, statutory inspection and breakdown repair
• Undertake the correct and regular maintenance and calibration of all equipment in accordance with instructions
• Maintain and inspect lifting accessories to the required standard
• Report any defect in vehicles and plant and monitor safety performance
• Ensure that all errors, non-compliance and complaints are logged, raised and handled according to the requirements of the Company's QMS system
• Ensure that all fire extinguishers supplied with machines are inspected and passed fit for purpose prior to the machine being released for despatch to site
• Other tasks and duties as may be required from time to time.

The Candidate

Essentials:

• Heavy plant experience, preferably with RRV experience
• Good mechanical engineering skills
• Responsible, methodical and good attention to detail
• Good team player with a can-do attitude
• Polite, customer focused and the desire to do a good job
• Holds current driving licence
• Physically fit

Qualifications

• Qualified or time-served diesel fitter
• NVQ level 3

Possible job titles: Plant Engineer, Plant Mechanic, Heavy plant technician, bus mechanic, HGV mechanic, bus engineer, HGV engineer