Workshop Fitter

About Buckhurst Plant Hire

We are a well-established group of companies specialising in plant and equipment hire across the UK. With a strong reputation in the construction, civil engineering, and infrastructure sectors, we pride ourselves on delivering a reliable and professional service. As part of our continued growth, we are looking to recruit a diligent and proactive Credit Controller to join our finance team at our Rossendale head office.

We are a well-established group of companies specialising in plant and equipment hire across the UK. With a strong reputation in the construction, civil engineering, and infrastructure sectors, we pride ourselves on delivering a reliable and professional service. As part of our continued growth, we are looking to recruit a diligent and proactive Credit Controller to join our finance team at our Rossendale head office.

We are a very down-to-earth and fun bunch at Buckhurst and every depot has its own personality and culture.

Everyone has an important role to play within this family-run business, whereby you’re not just a number and you’re expected to roll your sleeves up and “muck in” so to speak, so you may need a pair of wellies in our plant yards!

Workshop Fitter / Mechanic

The principal role of the workshop fitter/mechanic is to repair, service and inspect plant and equipment prior to delivery and on return from hire. This includes equipment from manufacturers such as Takeuchi, JCB, Komatsu, Doosan, John Deere, New Holland, Terex, Hamm, Ammann, and Indeco.

• Repair & locate faults with equipment in-line with manufacturer recommendations and in a timely fashion to ensure minimum downtime.
• Service equipment in-line with manufacturers' recommendations.
• Carry our PUWER & LOLER inspections for all equipment.
• Follow the procedures and guidelines to ensure compliance with our ISO
  9001 quality management system.

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Dealership training (manufacturers listed above).
• Understanding of engines, hydraulic systems and electrical systems.

• A professionally recognized qualification in plant maintenance and repair (NVQ level 3 or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Microsoft products (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word).
• Excellent communication & organisational skills.
• A full UK driving license.

We offer competitive salaries in the industry and treat our staff fairly and as individual people - we really look after you. We don’t hold anyone back and there are many examples of employee promotions within the business and a lot of our employees have been with us for many years. We like to train and develop our staff to get the best from them and in return for your hard work and commitment, we provide a safe, fun, relaxed and flexible work environment for you to succeed.

Full-time, Permanent

• On-site parking
• Company pension scheme
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for development

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone feels valued and respected. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Monday to Friday, 7 am - 5 pm

Rossendale BB4 7JA
: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Mechanical engineering: 1 year (required)

United Kingdom (required)

In person (positions available at Buckhurst depots in Rossendale, Chester and Bathgate)