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Mechanical Technician

Company Overview

Our client has been in operation since the mid 1800s with over 500 employees.

They service the agricultural, construction, fire & security and ground care industries specialising in service, maintenance and groundcare machinery.

They are a family-owned business, who pride themselves on their supportive and caring culture

Job Purpose

We are seeking dairy technicians to join our clients team across their Frome and Huntley depots. Reporting to the Head of Operations, the job holder will be responsible for the installation, servicing and first time fix on breakdowns of milking plant.

Depending on the job holder’s location, the roles will cover their Somerset, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire territories. The ideal candidate will have a mechanical background with an electrical bias. In return, our client can offer a competitive salary, company service vehicle and specialist tools will be provided (job holder to supply their own hand tools).

Job Specification:

Servicing /installation and attending breakdowns of milking equipment
Preventive maintenance of milking parlours
Installation work when needed
High focus on first time fix and customer satisfaction.
Work in a professional, clean, organised and tidy manner
Able to complete paperwork clearly & in a timely manner
Health & Safety aware within the working environment
Represent the company in a positive way

Qualifications/Experience:

You will be mechanically training in a relevant NVQ or City & Guilds Level 2 or 3 and possibly have an electrical qualification, but this is not essential as full training will be given.
Have a bias towards and understanding of mains electrics
Have strong diagnostic skills
Can do attitude
Good communicator
Able to multitask and prioritise workload
Highly organised
Flexible and able to quickly change between task or changing situation.
Attention to customer requirements and detail
Team player
Must possess a full UK Driving Licence

Salary/Benefits:

It is our clients philosophy to try to do everything they can to ensure that everyone working for them is happy and gets pleasure and satisfaction from their work. They are committed to training and developing their employees to enable them to achieve their maximum potential. They also provide the following:

£16ph (£33, 280)
Standby 1 in 3 (£125 per week = £2166)
Call Out  = £30 per visit (Call out OT 1x 5 or x2)
Market surveyed salary – reviewed annually
Employer contributory pension/ death in service cover
Share Plan
Division cross-sell incentive scheme
Staff accounts at every branch with discounted prices
Extra holiday entitlement – after a certain number of years
Company sick pay after qualifying period
Role-specific company clothing/uniform
Recognition and support for health and work-related well-being

Hours:

Full time, Monday- Friday with 1/3 weekends on call rota once trained

Please call Tom on (phone number removed) for more information and email a copy of your CV to prompt a call back