Plant Mechanic

CP28603
Plant Mechanic
£50,000 DOE
Lancashire

Alecto Recruitment is working with one of the world's leading specialists in geotechnical engineering and construction equipment. With operations across the globe and a reputation for delivering innovative solutions on some of the industry's most prestigious projects, this is an outstanding opportunity to join a highly respected organisation.

This represents an exciting opportunity to join a long-established, growing business that continues to invest heavily in its people, equipment and ongoing training. You'll become part of a skilled engineering team supporting specialist drilling and construction plant across the UK.

A real stand-out in this role is the opportunity to work on highly specialised geotechnical equipment that most engineers never get the chance to work with. You'll receive excellent manufacturer training, travel throughout the UK, have opportunities for overseas visits, and enjoy genuine career progression within a global engineering business.

Salary & Benefits

Salary up to £50,000 DOE
Overtime available
Company vehicle
Ongoing manufacturer and specialist training
Career progression opportunities
Work with industry-leading drilling and geotechnical equipment
International travel opportunities
25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Working Hours

Depot: Monday to Thursday 8:00am - 5:30pm (30-minute lunch & 15-minute morning break)
Friday: 8:00am - 1:30pm (15-minute morning break)
Site Work: Hours reflect site requirements, with combined working and driving time of up to 13 hours per day.

The Role

Carry out preparation, servicing, fault finding, repairs and planned maintenance on specialist construction and drilling equipment.
Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, diesel engine and basic electrical faults both in the workshop and at customer sites throughout the UK.
Maintain and repair cable percussion drilling rigs, rotary drilling rigs, top hammer rigs, grout mixing plants, pumps, tanks, silos and associated equipment.
Complete inspections, reports and documentation whilst ensuring all work is carried out safely and to OEM standards.
Travel throughout the UK at short notice, with occasional overseas travel for OEM training or project support.
Requirements

Experience maintaining and repairing mobile or static construction plant, heavy plant or similar equipment.
Strong mechanical, hydraulic and diesel engine fault finding skills.
Basic knowledge of 24V electrical systems would be advantageous.
Ability to read hydraulic and electrical schematics.
Welding and flame cutting experience would be beneficial.
NVQ in Plant Maintenance or equivalent.
CSCS card preferred.
Full UK driving licence.If you're an experienced Mechanical Engineer, Plant Engineer, Field Service Engineer or Construction Plant Engineer looking to join a world-class organisation where you'll work on specialist equipment, receive excellent training and build a long-term career, we want to hear from you.

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INDHP
Mechanical Engineer, Plant Engineer, Construction Plant Engineer, Field Service Engineer, Service Engineer, Drilling Equipment, Geotechnical Equipment, Hydraulic Engineer, Diesel Engines, Construction Machinery, Heavy Plant, Hydraulic Systems, Fault Finding, Mobile Plant, Workshop Engineer, Soilmec, Fraste, Dando, Rotary Drilling Rigs, Cable Percussion, Pumps, Grout Plant, CSCS, 24V Electrics, OEM, Preventative Maintenance, Breakdown Engineer, Lancashire
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed