Job Description

Company Overview

4M Portable Buildings hires and sells a wide range of portable buildings including prefabx homes, welfare units, offices, canteens, stores and gatehouses; and runs a successful self-storage division for both domestic and business use. Based in Prees Green, Shropshire, the company celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2023

4M is part of the Grocott Group, owned by David and Linda Grocott, the former owners of storage and distribution business Grocontinental of Whitchurch. As an employer of 60 colleagues, the Group has become synonymous with providing stable and secure employment and has built a strong reputation for developing and promoting talent within their portfolio of businesses.

The Role

We are now recruiting a

Welfare Maintenance Engineer & General Operative

to be part of our General Operative Team.

Working hours are

8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday

(40 hours per week), excluding breaks (with required flexibility to support business needs).

What will the role involve?

Responsible for intake of deliveries and associated processes. Maintain and police the towable welfare of the fleet (including 4M vehicles, Oil Pumps, Machinery, Engines, Static Welfare) ensuring it remains fit-for-purpose and retained to a high standard. This will typically include spraying, welding, part changing, upkeep etc. Carry out domestic cleaning duties in relation to towable welfare and 4M fleet vehicles, ensuring vehicles are maintained to a high standard and remain ready for use. Plan and undertake preventative and scheduled mechanical maintenance and engineering, including the review of damages and defects, diagnosis of fault(s) and the carrying out of repairs where required. Respond to damages, defects and repairs in a timely manner. Deliver and collect 4M towable units in line with orders and delivery dates. Complete relevant delivery paperwork in full for internal and external record keeping and accounts Ensure the site and facilities are always kept to a high standard, ensuring a safe working environment & full adherence to H&S requirements. Assist with office administration, ensuring systems are updated accordingly. Ability to assist with office administration ensuring systems are updated accordingly

What are we looking?

Higher education qualification in Mechanical Engineering. Previous experience within a similar role Efficient and well organised The ability to work well under pressure and in line with deadlines Proactive and flexible approach towards task - adaptable when required The ability to work of own initiative as well as work independently Good verbal communication skills Effective problem-solving skills, self- motivated and solution focused Ability to identify and drive forward areas of continuous improvement
Pay and benefits are very competitive and will be discussed at the point of interview.

Closing Date: 15/08/2025

No agencies - thank you.

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 15/08/2025