Small Plant Mechanic
Job Title: Small Plant Mechanic
Location: Colten House, Wellworthy Way, BH24 3FE
Salary: From £37,000
About the Role
Colten Developments are looking for a reliable and proactive individual to join our team as a Small Plant Mechanic. This is a varied, hands-on role combining equipment maintenance, fleet coordination, and operational support.
Full training and development opportunities will be provided to help you succeed and grow within the company.
Key Responsibilities:
Small Tool Fitter Duties
Carry out routine maintenance on small tools, pumps, generators, and plant machinery
Perform repairs to ensure all company-owned equipment is safe and fit for purpose
Diagnose faults and troubleshoot mechanical issues efficiently
Assistant Plant & Transport Manager Duties
Source, negotiate, and manage hire plant and equipment rates
Support the management of the company vehicle fleet
Liaise with suppliers to negotiate competitive pricing for repairs and servicing
Provide cover for the Plant & Transport Manager during absences (previous experience not essential)
General Duties
Operate company 7.5-tonne vehicles (CPC preferred but not essential)
Operate warehouse forklift truck
What We Offer
Full internal and external training
Opportunities for career progression
Supportive and dynamic working environment
Ideal Candidate
Practical, hands-on approach with good problem-solving skills
Strong communication and negotiation abilities
Willingness to learn and take on varied responsibilities
Relevant licences/qualifications are beneficial but not essential
If you're looking for a diverse role where no two days are the same, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now to join Colten Developments!
- Department
- Business Support
- Locations
- Colten House
- Yearly salary
- 37,000
- Number of Positions
- 1
- Job Types
- Business Support
- Contract Type
- Full Time
- Contract Details
- Permanent
- Working Hours
- 42.5
- Closing Date
- 17 April, 2026
- Pay Rates
- From £37,000
- Site
- Colten House
- Location
- Ringwood, Hampshire
About Colten Care
Colten Care is a family-owned, independent, award-winning care home provider founded in Lymington in 1981. We provide nursing, residential and dementia care with a difference, and in more than 40 years in the industry, we’ve built an outstanding reputation thanks to our amazing people and our focus on keeping residents at the heart of all we do.