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Section Engineer (Mobile / Plant)

Rotherham
7 months ago
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£40,000 - £45,000 + Up To 16% Pension Scheme + 39 Days Holiday + Holiday Rollover + Overtime + Pay and Roll progression + Paid Qualifications + Shift Allowance + Days Only

Rotherham

Are you a Section Engineer or similar with experience working on business vehicles, materials handling equipment or heavy goods vehicles looking for an exciting new opportunity to join an industry leading company who are offering exciting progression opportunities to continually develop your career?

On offer is the chance to become a fundamental asset to the business. You will be organising the mechanical, auto-electrical and contractor resources, provide technical and engineering expertise to resolve mobile plant engineering issues and develop planned maintenance and inspection schedules.

This company has been established for over 3 decades and are globally recognized for the specialist work they do and have built an astounding reputation within the industry by providing their clients with efficient and high quality work each time. They operate in sectors such as aerospace, infrastructure, construction, rail automotive.

This role would suit Section Engineer or similar looking to join this innovative company who will provide industry leading training and development to ensure you're set up for success.

The Role:

Determine, organise and direct the necessary Mechanical, Auto-Electrical and contractor resources to provide an agreed level of mobile plant service to meet the requirements
Provide technical and engineering expertise to resolve mobile plant engineering problems and developments
Developing planned maintenance and inspection schedules
Monday to Friday 08:00am - 16:00om
Lead a skilled team providing a maintenance and repair service to the businesses vehicles.

The Person:

Educated with a minimum of Level 3 HNC / NVQ / Mechanical Engineering
Experience working in a garage facility or mobile plant role
Knowledge of mobile plant Health and Safety and Environment practices

Reference Number: BBBH19298

Keywords: Mobile, Plant, Section, Engineer, Steel, Mechanical, Engineering, Rotherham, Sheffield, Vehicle

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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