Mobile Mechanical Technician

Sunbelt Rentals; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment rental company in Gateshead is seeking a talented mechanical technician to ensure plant equipment is maintained to the highest standards. Responsibilities include equipment repairs, maintenance inspections, and ensuring compliance. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of the plant hire industry, a full UK driving license, and a flexible working approach. The company offers competitive benefits and development opportunities.

Benefits

Real living wage employer

Excellent development opportunities

Incentive scheme

Life Assurance

Employee assistance programme

Opportunity to buy and sell holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in equipment repair and maintenance is necessary.
• A full UK driving license is essential.
• Powered Access experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform equipment repair and pre-hire inspections.
• Conduct maintenance on all equipment.
• Carry out electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic repairs.
• Service and inspect all equipment to ensure compliance.

Skills

Knowledge of plant hire or equipment industry

Team player

Self-motivated

Flexible approach

Job description

About The Role

Are you ready to be a part of our rapidly developing construction division? We are looking for a talented mechanical technician to join our team to ensure our plant equipment is maintained to the highest standard whilst consistently meeting or exceeding customer expectations.

What will you be doing?

• Equipment repair and pre hire inspections
• Maintenance of equipment
• Electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic repairs
• Service and inspection of all equipment
• Working with plant and powered access equipment
• Ensuring all equipment is maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness, functionality and compliance

What we offer

• Real living wage employer
• Excellent development opportunities
• Exceptional benefits including: Incentive scheme

• Life Assurance
• Employee assistance programme
• Opportunity to buy and sell holidays

About You

What are we looking for?

• Knowledge and experience within the plant hire or equipment industry
• Team player, supporting your colleagues
• Self-motivated and a flexible approach to the working environment
• A full UK driving license is essential
• Powered Access experience (desirable)

About Us

Why Sunbelt?

Whether it's construction sites, energy projects, government initiatives, or unforgettable events, Sunbelt Rentals deliver the equipment and expertise to move every industry forward. With our ambition to an employer of choice this makes Sunbelt Rentals an ideal destination for your next career move.