Plant and Hire Equipment Technician

Plant & Hire Equipment Technician

Location: Inverness

Hours: Full Time - 37.5 hours per week

_ Keep our equipment working. Keep our customers moving. _

At MacGregor Industrial Supplies, we don't just supply equipment - we keep businesses running. From plant and groundcare machinery to hire equipment, reliability matters. That's where you come in.

We're looking for a hands-on, skilled Plant & Hire Equipment Technician to join our Inverness team, playing a key role in keeping our hire fleet safe, maintained, and ready when our customers need it most.

The Role

You'll be at the heart of our operation - making sure equipment is serviced, repaired, and ready to go.

What you'll be doing:

Servicing, maintaining and preparing plant and hire equipment
Inspecting, testing and repairing returned hire equipment
Diagnosing faults and carrying out mechanical repairs
Completing pre-hire and post-hire inspections to ensure safety standards are met
Working closely with the Parts team to source required components
Maintaining a clean, safe and organised workshop
Setting up and operating equipment in line with manufacturer guidelines
Accurately completing job records, service sheets and timesheets
Ensuring equipment is cleaned, checked and ready for the next hire
Supporting the wider team to maximise equipment availability
Participating in a 1 in 4 weekend on-call rota to support customer needs

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone practical, reliable and proud of the work they do.

_You'll ideally have:_

Experience as a plant technician, mechanical technician, agricultural mechanic, small engine mechanic or similar
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
A high level of attention to detail and quality
A hands-on, can-do approach
The ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Experience with plant, groundcare, agricultural, automotive or small engine equipment is all relevant - if you've worked with machinery, we want to hear from you.

Why Join MacGregor Industrial Supplies?

We're a business built on strong values and practical delivery:

Do the Right Thing - we act with integrity
Be the Best - we take pride in what we do
Customer First - we deliver when it matters
Community Spirit - we support each other
Future Focus - we keep improving

What you'll get:

37.5-hour working week
1 in 4 weekend on-call rota (shared across the team)
Ongoing training and development
A supportive, team-focused environment
The opportunity to work with a wide range of professional equipment
A role where your work has real impact every day

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person