Experienced Mechanic

Closing Date: 
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
Company: 
Jas P Wilson
Opportunity Type: 
Full Time
Number of Places: 
1
Salary: 
Meets national minimum wage criteria

Job Title:  Experienced Mechanic

Location:  Dalbeattie

Employer: Jas P Wilson

Hours:     Full time

Wage:  Meets national minimum wage criteria.

Closing Date:  28/02/2018 

 

 Jas P Wilson are UK based forestry machinery supplier, we were established in 1964, we now serve customers throughout the UK, Europe and beyond from our base in Dalbeattie, South-West Scotland.  We supply new and used Valtra tractors, timber cranes and trailers, professional firewood processors and associated products, heavy duty winches, wood chippers and forestry mulchers as well as used timber harvester & forwarders. We also manufacture the Botex range of heavy-duty timber cranes and trailers in our Dalbeattie base. We are agents for Posch, Botex, Lasco, Igland, FAE, JAKS, Keto, Rottne, SP and TP – details are on our website – www.jaspwilson.co.uk

 

We currently have a vacancy for an experienced mechanic, forestry, agricultural or plant back ground preferred but all applicants considered. This is a full time job, and the successful applicant will be provided with relevant product training. Working hours are 8am – 5pm Monday to Friday with the opportunity for overtime if required.

 

 

The main purpose of the role is to:

  • Diagnose, repair, test and overhaul forestry machinery and vehicles such as firewood equipment, winches, tractors and chippers etc.

 

Main duties and responsibilities as follows; but not limited to:

  • Service, repair, maintain and PDI forestry machinery

  • Use computer programmes for technical information such as parts list.

  • Completing job cards and following record keeping procedures.

  • Occasionally assist customers with machines on and off site.

  • Workstation housekeeping

  • Attend training courses where applicable.

 

Key skills, knowledge & experience:

    • Must hold a full UK driving licence.

    • Demonstrate a full and varied knowledge of different machinery.

    • IT literate – to complete related admin work. (not essential but would be an advantage)

    • Be a self-motivated and confident individual, willing to work independently and be part of a team, hold good communication skills, work to a high standard and be able to work to timescales as required.

    • Liaise with colleagues to optimise efficiency.

    • Commitment to follow health and safety guidelines.

 

We consider we have a winning combination at Jas P Wilson and value all our staff – recognising personal contributions. If you have the relevant experience and would like to seize the opportunity to work with an exciting brand and business, please apply to:

 

Lorna Hurley,

Jas P Wilson

Industrial Site

Coast Road

Dalbeattie

DG5 4QU

01556 612233

 

Or send application to - lorna@jaspwilson.co.uk