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Salary: £28,000 - £32,000

The Role

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

The successful candidate will have experience operating telehandlers and other types of plant machinery, together with a good understanding of mechanical maintenance and repair.

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

Key Responsibilities

- 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.

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

- 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.

- Follow all company health and safety procedures.

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

Skills & Experience

- Previous experience working with plant machinery.

- Competent and confident telehandler operator.

- 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.

Desirable

- Telehandler licence/certificate.

- Experience working with JCB, Manitou or similar telehandlers.

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

- Full UK driving licence.

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 Telehandler Operator / 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].

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].