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Haydock, Merseyside
Mechanic
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Salary: £28,000 per annum |
Overview
Mechanic | up to £35,000 | Permanent | Gibsons Garden Machinery Ltd, Haydock Gibsons Garden Machinery Ltd, a leading supplier to the Groundscare industry across the North of England, are now looking at recruiting a Mechanic / Service Engineer as part of their growing team to be based in Haydock, Merseyside. There is an opportunity for an experienced Mechanic / Service Engineer to work as part of a specialist team working on various types of professional Groundscare machinery, supporting hire contracts and key customers in the Manchester & Cheshire area. Due to the nature of the work the successful applicant must be a team player, have excellent mechanical skills and ideally located in the South Manchester / Cheshire area. The successful applicant will be responsible for troubleshooting issues and fixing them with maximum reliability and functionality. As a Groundscare Mechanic / Engineer your duties and responsibilities will be: • Mainly field based travelling across Lancashire, Cheshire & Manchester • Deliver excellent customer service & communication • Open to work flexible hours at times when required • To carry out 'other’ varied activities as they arise An ideal Mechanic / Service Engineer will have the following skills and qualifications: • Previous experience within the Groundscare / Plant / Agricultural industry is preferred (diagnostics / servicing) • Experience using computer diagnostic software • Knowledge of hydraulic systems including hydrostatic drive systems • Knowledge of petrol and diesel engines • Knowledge of 12v electrical systems • Ability to work to demanding deadlines • Ability to work on both own initiative and as part of a team • Willingness to observe all safety precautions Additional skills • Clean driving license • Trailer license • Interpersonal skills - cheerful with a positive 'can do’ attitude • Ability to learn and adapt to new challenges • Flexible to changes in working hours and travel when required • Ambitious, keen, willing to learn Applicants must hold a valid full UK driving license, Cat BE an advantage and be willing to travel in company vehicle across area as required. In return for this you will receive a competitive salary with the OTE between £28,000 to £35,000 and a company van. Additional Benefits includes • 23 days holiday plus bank holidays • Company Pension Scheme • Life Assurance after a qualifying period • Company Sick Pay Scheme after a qualifying period Gibsons Garden Machinery Ltd is a Living Wage Employer Closing date for this vacancy is 2nd March 2020 Job Type: Full-time How to apply On clicking apply you may be prompted to login or register with the website where you have seen this vacancy. You will then be redirected to our careers page to complete your application. Please ensure you complete this step. We’ll always email you to let you know we’ve received your application. If you are shortlisted you will then be contacted by Gibsons Garden Machinery Ltd. We may close the advert early once a sufficient number of applications has been received. By applying for this vacancy you agree for your application and information to be shared with Gibsons Garden Machinery Ltd for recruitment purposes.