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Job Title


Plant Mechanic


Company : BAM UK & Ireland Enabling Services Limited


Location : Kilsyth, Scotland


Created : 2025-07-05


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Building a sustainable tomorrow BAM have an exciting opportunity for a Plant Mechanic to work within our Operational Team to continually improve our safety, systems, processes and provide continued training and product knowledge; you will continue to drive our endeavour for excellence in customer service and support our growing client and site portfolio. 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. Your work environment You will be based out of our Kilsyth, Scotland depot with a willingness to travel across the UK and to stay away for home. 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. Your mission Carry out workplace risk assessments on your own and with the team Communicate effectively with supervisors and management Resolve technical problems relating to plant and equipment and share knowledge, use own initiative whilst on-site Carry out and record regular plant inspections Carry out scheduled servicing in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications Maintain the internal plant to company standards Carry out on and off-hire PDI inspections and pre-through examination inspections Lead the familiarisation or provide advice to others [apprentices/operators] in the safe operation and correct maintenance of the plant Advise/seek advice on the modification and development of the plant to ensure compliance with Change Control Procedures Carry out daily/weekly work programmes set by your manager Carry out workload in collaboration with operational teams Maintain personal diary/CPD record to demonstrate career development CV Record all work carried out within the company's electronic system Carry out workshop inspections Ensure compliance with company and legislative safety and environment requirements Manage working hours whilst on-site according to company procedures Maintain company vehicle and contents to ensure compliance Respond to unforeseen mechanical issues on-site at short notice outside normal working hours Maintain sufficient stocks of spare parts for company vehicles Who are we looking for? Minimum [or equivalent] NVQ level 2 Plant mechanic Full cleaning driving licence Whats in it for you? 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 is committed to equality of opportunity in all its employment practices and to developing policies that support work-life balance. TPBN1_UKTJ