Construction Plant Mechanic/Fitter

Soil Engineering Geoservices Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Holiday allowance

Hybrid working

Maternity/Paternity leave

Health & wellbeing

Cycle to Work

Pension

Life Assurance

Volunteer day

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Soil Engineering Geoservices Limited in Leeds is seeking a skilled Plant Mechanic/Fitter to join our Plant Department. You will carry out preparation, fault finding, repairs and scheduled maintenance on mechanical construction plant equipment, including Fraste, Dando and Soilmec machines, both at the Leeds Depot and on UK sites.

The role requires NVQ in Plant Maintenance, a valid CSCS card for Slinger/Signaller, experience with diesel engines and hydraulic systems, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• NVQ in Plant Maintenance.
• CSCS card for Slinger/Signaller and Abrasive Wheels.
• Experience on mobile and static construction equipment.
• Experience with Diesel Engines, Hydraulic Systems, and Fault Finding.
• Ability to think through difficulties and solve problems.
• Able to read hydraulic and electrical diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Perform preparation, fault finding, repairs and scheduled maintenance of mechanical construction plant equipment (Fraste, Dando and Soilmec) including hydraulics and instrumentation, both at the Leeds Depot and on UK sites.
• Service, maintain and repair cable percussion drilling rigs, rotary drilling rigs, top hammers, grout mixing plant, water and mud pumps, water tanks, silos, and ancillary drilling and probing plant and equipment.
• Ensure acceptable housekeeping practices are employed and maintained.
• Attend sites throughout the UK, including overnight stays.
• Work in accordance with company procedures and policies, ensuring work is carried out in a safe, timely and cost-effective manner.

Skills

CSCS Card

Diesel Engines

Hydraulic Systems

Fault Finding

Reading Diagrams

Electronic Systems

Manual Handling

Team Player

Welding Qualification

UK Driving Licence

Education

NVQ in Plant Maintenance

Job description

Soil Engineering’s greatest resource is our people. Specialists in their field, benefitting from extensive training, support, and long-term career development through delivering excellent projects for our clients, our people are at the heart of everything we do. You'll appreciate the opportunity to apply your talents to projects that will provide you with the kind of challenges your skills deserve.

As a talented professional, this exciting role offers you the perfect opportunity to apply your skills to real-world projects that challenge and develop your potential. You’ll receive hands-on training and experience to build a rewarding career.

We are looking for passionate, skilled Plant Mechanics/Fitters to support our Plant Department, to carry out preparation, fault finding, repairs, and scheduled maintenance of mechanical construction plant equipment (Fraste, Dando and Soilmec) including hydraulics, and instrumentation, both in the Depot in Leeds, and on sites throughout the UK. You will service maintain and repair cable percussion drilling rigs, rotary drilling rigs, top hammers, grout mixing plant, water and mud pumps, water tanks, silos, ancillary drilling and probing plant and equipment, ensuring acceptable housekeeping practices are employed and maintained.

The role will be based out of our Leeds Depot and will be required to attend sites throughout the UK, including overnight stays.

A van will be provided, and work will need to be undertaken within the companies’ procedures and policies, ensuring that the work is carried in a safe, timely and cost-effective manner.

45-hour week, Monday to Friday 07:30 - 17:30.

The Role

• Perform preparation, fault finding, repairs and scheduled maintenance of mechanical construction plant equipment (Fraste, Dando and Soilmec) including hydraulics and instrumentation, both at the Leeds Depot and on UK sites.
• Service, maintain and repair cable percussion drilling rigs, rotary drilling rigs, top hammers, grout mixing plant, water and mud pumps, water tanks, silos, and ancillary drilling and probing plant and equipment.
• Ensure acceptable housekeeping practices are employed and maintained.
• Attend sites throughout the UK, including overnight stays, as required.
• Work in accordance with company procedures and policies, ensuring work is carried out in a safe, timely and cost-effective manner.

What We’re Looking For

• NVQ in Plant Maintenance
• Valid CSCS card for Slinger/Signaller, Abrasive Wheels
• Experience of working on mobile and static construction equipment
• Experience of maintenance and repairs in the following areas: Diesel Engines, Hydraulic Systems, Fault Finding
• Ability to think through difficulties and solve problems
• Ability to identify, assess and highlight faults/problems
• Familiar with hydraulic systems including reading and interpreting hydraulic diagrams
• Familiar with electronic systems including reading & interpreting diagrams, engines, fuel systems and transmissions
• Manual Handling Training
• Good communicator and team player
• Welding qualification desirable
• A full UK Driving Licence is required

Why Soil Engineering?

Soil Engineering brings over 60 years of experience, and our highly-skilled team provides leading geotechnical expertise through ground investigation, drilling and grouting, and geotechnical testing.

A career at Soil Engineering means working with leading experts and continuously building your knowledge as part of a supportive community that takes care of one another.

When you join the world’s largest specialist geotechnical contractor, you’re part of an international community of over 10,000 experts, based in 31 countries around the world. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to prestigious, ground-breaking projects, using the very latest tools and technology to solve complex problems, constantly learn new skills and take your career in any direction.

We view every project as a unique challenge. Our approach is to question the norm and understand Client needs, where we can add value to the overall project delivery.

Enjoy a benefits package that prioritises you! Here’s what you can expect:

• Career Support: including pathways to Chartership and professional training and development and paid annual professional membership.
• Time for you: Attractive holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional annual leave, and Hybrid working available in some roles.
• Family Friendly: Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Paternity leave.
• Health, Fitness and Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, Virtual GP access, Optional Dental Plan, Routine Company Medical and health checks, Occupational Health & Wellbeing Support, Save money while commuting with our Cycle to Work Scheme and access to gym discounts.
• Give Back: Receive a paid day to volunteer for a charity of your choice.
• Finances: Competitive Salary, Discretionary Bonus Scheme - based on company results, Option to purchase shares in our Group Share Scheme at a discounted rate, Enhanced Sick Pay (after probation), Join our contributory workplace pension scheme and Life Assurance for financial security.

Soil Engineering Geoservices Limited is committed to equal opportunities in employment, with the aim of ensuring that everyone who applies to work for us receives fair treatment. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief and pregnancy/maternity.