Plant Mechanic

Bam Ritchies is currently recruiting a Plant Mechanic based at our depot in Clevedon, Somerset. We are therefore seeking a self-motivated candidate, able and competent to service and repair a variation of plant and equipment and also resolve any mechanical issues.

Most importantly, you will embrace our work ethic and company values of making the construction industry a safer and better place to work and be more aware of the environment and how we can protect our planet.

• BAM operates a flexible working policy 

• People are at the heart of what we do at Bam. We recognise that creating a diverse and inclusive environment that nurtures our employees and encourages them to bring their best and whole self to work is crucial. We're on an exciting journey to get us there by recruiting the very best talent to join us regardless of race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

As a Plant Mechanic, you will be responsible for the following: 

• Carry out workplace risk assessments
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and management
• Resolve technical problems relating to plant and equipment and share knowledge  
• Carry out and record regular plant inspections
• Carry out scheduled servicing in accordance with manufacturer's specifications
• Have knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics
• Carry out on and off-hire PDI inspections
• Carry out pre-examination inspections 
• Provide clear and concise data, records
• Be able to read and understand schematics
• Provide advice to others in the safe operation and correct maintenance of plant 
• Advise/seek advice on the modification and development of plant to ensure compliance with Change Control Procedures
• Identify opportunities to implement new technology 
• Carry out daily/weekly work programmes set by the manager
• Carry out workload in collaboration with operational teams
• Train, mentor, and develop others
• Maintain personal diary/CPD record/ to demonstrate career development CV
• Record all work carried out within company electronic system
• Carry out workshop inspections as instructed
• Ensure compliance with company and legislative safety and environment requirement

Qualifications:

• Level 2 VQ Plant maintenance and repair

• Level 3 Diploma in Plant Maintenance (Construction)

• Level 3 Diploma in controlling lifting operations – supervising lifts

• TIMMM

• EngTech

Training:

• First Aid at Work – 1 day

• CPCS – various categories

• CSCS/PTS

• Technical Seminars and Workshops

Experience:

• Comprehensive range of experience demonstrate by CPD and CV

• Competitive salary

• A wide range of family-friendly policies

• 8 % matched pension contributions

• Private healthcare

• Life assurance

• 26 days holiday

• 2 wellbeing days

• 1 volunteering day

• Personal and professional development

BAM Ritchies is also committed to equality of opportunity in all its employment practices, and to developing policies that support work-life balance.

The art of building is about building for communities; it's about building for life.

Where others stop, we go further, leading the way towards a sustainable tomorrow for us and future generations. As an industry leader, we raise the bar.

Our values: sustainable, inclusive, collaborative, reliable and ownership, enable us to achieve our ambitions. Today, tomorrow and every day.

For more information about the vacancy and our projects, please contact Monica Curl, Recruitment Assistant, BAM Nuttall Ltd, Email:

BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at anytime you feel you may need any reasonable adjustments, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you.