Mechanical Yard Operative

Service Technician
£18-£21 per hour + Overtime + Training + Long-Term Opportunity
Swindon

Are you a Service Technician or mechanically minded operative looking for a stable, Monday-Friday role with consistent hours and overtime opportunities? Do you want to work for a well-established company in the water industry that offers training, progression, and long-term security?

On offer is the opportunity to join a leading contractor within the water industry, delivering high-quality services across specialised coatings, maintenance, and new projects. The company operates across civil, mechanical, and electrical activities and prides itself on safety, quality, and efficiency.

In this autonomous, yard-based, hands-on position, you will focus on getting equipment prepped and ready for the other teams to take out, servicing pumps and spray machinery, liaising with staff, and keeping accurate records. You will work independently for the majority of the time while carrying out other yard-based tasks such as safe forklift operation and organising equipment. You will play a key role in ensuring all machinery is maintained to a high standard and ready for site use. The company will provide training and cover the cost for forklift and PAT testing licences if needed.

This role would suit a Service Technician who is confident working independently with machinery and is looking for a long-term position with a reputable company.

The Role:

• Service, maintain, fault-find, and repair spray pump machinery, carrying out preventative maintenance as required

• Prepare, inspect, test, and move equipment prior to site use, including safe forklift operation

• Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organised yard and workshop environment

• Work autonomously for the majority of the day, supporting site and workshop teams as required – 45-hour week, Monday-Friday (7:00am-5:00pm)

The Person:

• Service Technician or similar

• Mechanical knowledge and hands-on experience with machinery

• Forklift licence and PAT testing preferred, but company will provide and pay for training if needed

• Able to work independently and take ownership of tasks

• Commutable to Swindon

Reference: BBBH23620B

Keywords: Mechanical, Technician, Yard operative, Forklift, Servicing, spray pump, machinery, fluid systems, workshop technician, equipment maintenance.

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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