Equipment and Plant Mechanic Wanted - Shenley

About the job

Equipment and Plant Mechanic

Gristwood and Toms Ltd are seeking to employ a suitably experienced and qualified Plant and equipment Mechanic to be based in Shenley, Hertfordshire.

Roles and Responsibilities to include:

• Repairs to woodchippers, chainsaws, blowers, water pumps and other plant equipment
• Conducting twelve-week safety checks on plant and machinery
• Keeping a clean and tidy work environment
• Adhering to onsite health and safety guidelines and policies
• Attending equipment breakdowns within our contract areas 

Based at our depot in Shenley, the successful candidate will report to the Workshop Manager. You will be expected to work within all contract areas across London and the southeast when required.

Preferred Skills

Essential Criteria

• Appropriate industry qualifications and or experience
• Familiarity with but not limited to: Sthil chainsaws, Carlton stump grinders, Forst, Vermeer, Timberwolf and Greenmech chippers
• Have a flexible approach and strong work ethic
• Be focused on delivering an excellent standard of work independently as well as part of a team in a fast moving and dynamic workshop environment
• Good communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• IT Literacy, in house training will be provided as required.
• Full driving licence

Desirable Criteria

• HGV license
• Forklift license

Benefits Offered

Benefits

• 20 Days paid leave plus bank holidays
• Nest Pension scheme 

Pay

Range £33,000 – £37,000 dependant on experience and desired criteria met

In return we offer a friendly environment and team atmosphere along with progression opportunities.  We are an equal opportunities employer. 

For further information please call 01923 851 561 or alternatively please email your CV to Joan.young@gristwoodandtoms.co.uk  Suitable candidates will be invited to interview.

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About the Company

Gristwood & Toms Ltd

Gristwood and Toms Ltd. have recently undergone a major review of staff earnings. We studied available salary trends within our sector, comparing these with the ‘real time’ achievable averages of our own pay structures. We also considered the differences affecting earning potential due to variation of contractual rates in London and the South East. This study has guided a significant change to the day rates we are able to pay across all levels of competence, along with a notable revision to the percentage allocations to certain contract areas. This ensures a greater opportunity for our teams to achieve or exceed their revised day rates. We are confident that our new pay structures, first class working conditions and unrivalled investment in our staff, equipment, and facilities, makes Gristwood and Toms Ltd. the leading UK employer in our industry. Come and join one of the country’s leading and progressive arboricultural companies. Founded in 1974 Gristwood & Toms has grown in to one of the largest and best equipped arboricultural companies in the UK. Employing over 170 staff, we pride ourselves in having sufficient resources and expertise to provide a comprehensive arboricultural service to all sectors regardless of scale.

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