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Powered Access Mechanic

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Cookstown
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_ Are you a skilled Powered Access Mechanic seeking a new career with a leading equipment rental company? Join our team and be at the forefront of maintaining and servicing our fleet of scissor lifts and other powered access equipment. As a key contributor to our success, your expertise will diagnose faults and ensure the highest standards of equipment maintenance. This role is predominantly workshop based however you may be required to conduct on-site servicing and repairs for our customers. _

What you will do:

Conduct comprehensive maintenance and repairs on a diverse range of powered access machinery and equipment.
Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues in the equipment.
Provide technical support to customers where required, offering guidance on optimal equipment usage and addressing inquiries promptly.Uphold the highest standards of safety and maintenance in all tasks and operations.
Collaborate with the team to contribute to the overall success and efficiency of our company.
Maintain accurate and detailed records of all maintenance activities, repairs, and service history.
Utilise strong mechanical skills to ensure precision and reliability in all aspects of the job.
Demonstrate a keen attention to detail in maintaining the quality and performance of equipment.
Work seamlessly as part of a team, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.

What you'll need:

Previous experience in the repair of powered access equipment.
Good all-round mechanical skills.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a strong attention to detail.
Knowledge of electrics, electronics and hydraulics.
Good customer service skills
Must hold a valid driving licence.

KDM Hire is a professional and dynamic business which has grown to become one of the UK and Ireland's leading equipment rental companies. With over 35 years of experience within the industry, our passion remains the same to simply do 'whatever it takes' to deliver quality equipment and services to our customers.

We take PRIDE in our work, our customers and our company and we look for people that share our values: Positivity, Responsibility, Integrity, Determination, Energy.

To apply visit our website to download a copy of our application form

Hours of work: 7.30 am - 5 pm, Monday - Thursday & 7.30 am - 4 pm Fridays and Saturdays on a rotational basis from 7.45 am - 12.30 pm

Location: Cookstown

Salary: £34,500 per annum + DOE

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From £34,500.00 per year

Benefits:
Employee discount
Free parking
Store discount

Work Location: In person

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