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Heavy Equipment Mechanic

ScottsMiracle-Gro

Greater London

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

21 days ago

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Join a dynamic team in a seasonal role focused on maintaining and repairing heavy equipment. This position offers a chance to work with tractors, loaders, and forklifts while ensuring safety and efficiency. Applicants should be licensed mechanics or recognized apprentices, ready to tackle challenges in diverse environments. Enjoy the benefits of a unionized position with competitive wages based on experience and training. This role promises rewarding work that contributes to the operational success of a well-established company. If you're passionate about heavy machinery and committed to excellence, this is the opportunity for you.

Health & wellness plan

Clothing allowance

RRSP contribution matching

Double-time pay on Sundays

Ability to perform preventive maintenance and repairs on heavy equipment.
Proficiency in welding, electrical troubleshooting, and hydraulic repairs.

Perform maintenance and repairs on rolling-stock and heavy equipment.
Work independently and as part of a team in various conditions.

Preventive maintenance

Welding

Electrical troubleshooting

Hydraulic hose repair

Teamwork

Communication skills

Licensed Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Recognized apprentice in the trade

Tractors

Loaders

Forklifts

Trucks

This seasonal job is based out of St. Margaret’s, NB. You will be performing a variety of tasks, including preventive maintenance and repairs to rolling-stock (tractors, loaders, forklifts, trucks, and implements). Your work includes: oil & filter changes; welding & fabrication; basic 12 & 24 volt electrical troubleshooting & installation; hydraulic hose repair; etc.

Applicants MUST:

Work in a safe manner and display a good attitude
Have reliable transportation and be capable of working overtime
Work independently and as part of a team
Maintain a neat, safe work environment
Be capable of working in a noisy, dusty environment and in cold and hot conditions
Be capable of lifting up to 50 pounds
Be a licensed Heavy Equipment Mechanic OR be a recognized apprentice in the trade OR be able to demonstrate proficiency and experience in the trade
Meet minimum performance standards, including pre-employment testing (theory and practical)
Be capable of climbing safely in and out of heavy equipment
Be able to speak, read and write in ENGLISH and be able to communicate well
Not have restrictions limiting one’s ability to properly wear Personal Protective Equipment
Provide a CPIC (Criminal Record) Check. Note: This is NOT a requirement for current Scotts Associates

Applicants MAY have to provide a driver’s abstract (driving record).

Normal shifts, during production season, are 7:00 to 16:30 Monday to Friday, with compulsory overtime coinciding with bog operations (weather-dependent), which could run into evenings or on weekends. Double-time pay on Sundays.

Bilingualism is an asset, but not a requirement.

This is a UNIONIZED position. Wages determined by Collective Agreement ($24.02 to $28.82, depending on ability, training, and experience).

Benefits include health & wellness plan, clothing allowance & RRSP contribution matching.

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