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Plant & Machinery Plant Fitter

Madley (HR2), HR2 9NH

Duties include:

• Salary: Starting from £35,000, commensurate with experience

  The Role

  We are looking for an experienced and reliable Plant Fitter to join our team at our busy Plant & Machinery auction site in Madley.

   The successful candidate will have a good understanding of mechanical maintenance and repair of plant & agricultural machinery

  This is a varied hands-on role, working with a wide range of plant & agricultural machinery within a busy auction environment.

  You may be required to assist with the team of experienced telehandler drivers, so knowledge and experience of loading will be highly desirable

  Key Responsibilities

  - Carry out routine inspections, servicing and basic maintenance.

  - Diagnose and repair mechanical faults where required.

  - Prepare machinery for auction and ensure it is presented safely and correctly.

  - Follow all company health and safety procedures.

  - Safely operate telehandlers and other plant machinery around the auction site.

  - Load, unload and move plant, machinery and equipment.

  - Position machinery for customer viewings, photography and auctions.

  - Assist with the movement and organisation of stock around the yard.

  - Carry out general workshop and yard duties.

  - Maintain a safe and tidy working environment.

  - Work as part of a team to ensure the smooth running of the Plant & Machinery department.

  Skills & Experience

  - Previous experience working with plant machinery.

  - Good mechanical knowledge and practical maintenance skills.

  - Ability to identify and rectify mechanical faults.

  - Experience with construction, agricultural or heavy plant machinery would be advantageous.

  - Good understanding of health and safety requirements.

  - Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

  - A reliable, practical and flexible approach to work.

  - Full UK driving licence.

  Desirable

  - Level 3 qualification in Plant Maintenance & Repair, Agricultural Engineering, Construction Plant Maintenance or a similar relevant qualification.

   - Previous workshop or plant-hire experience.

  - Telehandler licence/certificate.

  - Experience working with JCB, Manitou or similar telehandlers.

  - Experience with excavators, loaders, dumpers, tractors or other heavy plant.

  What We Offer

  - Full-time, permanent position.

  - Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

  - Varied and interesting work with a wide range of plant and machinery.

  - A practical, hands-on working environment.

  - Opportunity to develop your skills and experience within the plant and machinery industry.

  - Training and development opportunities where appropriate.

  How to Apply

  If you are an experienced Plant Fitter looking for a new challenge and have the practical skills and experience required for this role, we would like to hear from you. For more details or to apply for this position please send your CV to shaun.watkins@brightwells.com

  • Brightwells is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief and sex or sexual orientation. All aspects of employment decisions at Brightwells are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, competence and business needs and requirements. 
  • [Although this vacancy is currently advertised as full time, we will consider other working arrangements such as part time and job shares].

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Plant & Machinery: Auction Assistant

Office based (Madley, HR2 9NH)

Duties include:

The Job

This role has fantastic potential for the candidate who is willing to go above and beyond in their day to day working life. No experience is needed & full training will be given in all aspects of the job. What is essential is a keen interest in used machinery and auction sales.

•    Assisting the auction cataloguers & photographers where necessary
•    Moving hand tools pre and post sale
•    Handing out purchased lots from purchaser’s pass outs
•    Occasionally assisting with moving trucks & machinery around our auction site
•    Assisting the office admin staff where necessary
•    Assisting with sale day activities including speaking to customers about potential offers on machinery, potential future entries or equipment and reserve prices

The Person

This role will be mostly outdoors, with a possibility of some office admin work, ensuring the website & our online catalogues are up to date. The role requires someone with a positive “can-do” attitude who is happy to help anyone and everyone on site in all weathers to get the job done. You will be required to work outdoors in all weathers as well as being physically fit to climb on and off machinery. 
Knowledge & a keen interest in heavy plant/mining/quarry/farming/trucking equipment is a huge positive as you will be seeing a lot of it!
Interest in professional auction services is desirable.

The Requirements

•    The successful candidate will be both confident, and keen to learn our trade
•    Ability to take instruction and follow Health & Safety legislation
•    Be career driven and keen to progress
•    Strong English skills
•    Computer literacy and confidence using IT/mobile phones will be a positive
•    Previous experience is not essential

For the right candidate Brightwells offers

•    Competitive Salary
•    Unique training
•    Work as part of a fantastic team
•    This role offers potential for career progression through the company

Salary Negotiable Dependant on Experience

For more details or to apply for this position please send your CV to shaun.watkins@brightwells.com

Brightwells is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief and sex or sexual orientation. All aspects of employment decisions at Brightwells are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, competence and business needs and requirements.

[Although this vacancy is currently advertised as full time, we will consider other working arrangements such as part time and job shares].