Mobile Plant Mechanic

Job title: Mobile Plant Mechanic

Salary: £46,055 per annum (plus overtime and benefits)

Are you a skilled mechanic looking for a varied, hands-on role where no two days are the same? Our client is looking for an enthusiastic Mobile Plant Mechanic to join their team and help maintain their extensive fleet of plant and heavy equipment at one of the UK's busiest ports.

Working in a fast-paced 24/7 operation, you'll play a vital role in ensuring their vehicles and plant remain safe, reliable and ready to keep the port moving.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Mobile Plant Mechanic, you'll be responsible for inspecting, servicing, diagnosing and repairing a wide range of plant and commercial vehicles, helping to minimise downtime and maximise operational efficiency.

You'll work on equipment including:

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Commercial vehicles

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Forklift trucks

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Loading shovels

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Other mobile plant and associated equipment

What We're Looking For

To succeed in this role, you'll have:

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A recognised Motor Vehicle Apprenticeship (Level 3 minimum)

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Strong mechanical knowledge and practical fault-finding skills

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Experience working on commercial vehicles, forklift trucks or heavy plant

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Ideally, a multi-skilled background including hydraulics, electrics and diesel engines

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The ability to work independently and use your own initiative

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A proactive, flexible approach with a commitment to high standards of safety and workmanship

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A full UK driving licence and your own transport

Working Hours

This is a shift-based role supporting a busy port operation that runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Flexibility is essential, and you'll be part of a team committed to keeping operations running around the clock.

What We Offer

We recognise that our people are our greatest asset and offer an excellent benefits package, including:

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25 days' annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays

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Profit-Related Pay Scheme, giving all employees the opportunity to share in the Company's success

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Company Pension Scheme

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Subsidised canteens

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Free onsite GP service

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Free access to our onsite gym

Ready to Apply?

If you're a motivated mechanic who enjoys solving problems, working with a wide variety of equipment and being part of an essential operation, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of a team that keeps the port moving
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed