Workshop Technician - Forest & Groundcare

MacGregor Industrial Supplies is recruiting a Technician to join our busy Forest & Groundcare Hire & Servicing department based in Inverness. The successful candidate will carry out servicing, repairs and/or testing of equipment for sale and through our Hire Department.

Key Responsibilities

• Servicing, diagnosing, fault finding and repairs of various types of garden machine and small engine driven plant to departmental and Company standards meeting performance targets when applied.
• Assist with ordering the required materials and plant for repairs/service.
• Cleaning hire equipment on return and preparing for re-hire.
• Ensure that components are available so that jobs can proceed as directed.
• Complete equipment pre-delivery inspections.
• Maintain tools, plant and equipment in a clean and workable condition.
• Ensure the general security of tools, plant and equipment in the workshop areas.
• Set up and operate equipment following manufacturers’ guidelines and/or procedures.
• Carry out precision measuring/testing of equipment following clear set procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of works undertaken including job tickets and timesheets and other required paperwork.
• Responsible for any assigned vehicle's maintenance checks on a daily basis, reporting defects or similar to the line manager as soon as possible.
• Respond to Emergency Call outs during working hours.

Skills and Experience

• Vocational qualification, e.g., HND/HNC, City & Guilds and/or SVQ Level 2/3 in relevant subject (or equivalent)
• Experience in 2 stroke and 4 stroke engines, lawnmowers, Ground Care and small plant
• Good mechanical and electrical knowledge and understanding
• Full Valid UK Driving License
• IT Literate and have good analytical and problem solving skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Responding to new pressures, adjusting priorities as needed
• Self-motivated and able to work under own autonomy and as part of a team
• Ability to respond positively to new challenges and change

Benefits

• Pension scheme
• Death In Service Scheme
• Employee discount
• Discretionary annual bonus, based on company performance
• Extra holidays after 1 year