Heavy Equipment Mechanic in Shirley

Energy Jobline ZR; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment maintenance company in the UK is seeking a Heavy Equipment Mechanic to analyze malfunctions, repair equipment, and manage maintenance activities. Candidates should have two years' experience with heavy-duty military vehicles and familiarity with diagnostic equipment. A certificate in mechanics and a high school diploma are required. This role supports essential services across various environments.

Qualifications

• Two years' experience inspecting and troubleshooting mechanical and electronic components.
• Ability to effectively read and write in English and perform common mathematical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage maintenance activities and equipment operation.
• Monitor and manage customer relationships.
• Develop and implement maintenance procedures.

Skills

Experience with heavy-duty military vehicles

Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite

Planning and controlling skills

Effective communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational Technical School certificate

Job description

Job Summary

The Heavy Equipment Mechanic analyzes malfunctions and repairs, rebuilds, and maintains power equipment, such as cranes, power shovels, scrapers, paving machines, motor graders, trench‑digging machines, conveyors, bulldozers, dredges, pumps, compressors, and pneumatic tools. This worker operates and inspects machines or equipment to diagnose defects, dismantles and reassembles equipment using hoists and hand tools, examines parts for damage or excessive wear using micrometers and gauges, replaces defective engines and subassemblies such as transmissions, and tests overhauled equipment to ensure operating efficiency. The mechanic welds broken parts and structural members, may direct workers engaged in cleaning parts and assisting with assembly and disassembly of equipment, and may repair, adjust, and maintain mining machinery such as stripping and loading shovels, drilling, cutting machines, and continuous mining machines. (SCA 23430)

Essential Functions

• Manage maintenance activities and/or equipment operation at the local places of performance
• Develop maintenance procedures, ensure implementation, allocate workload, supervise contractor employees, and monitor equipment status
• Monitor and manage relationships with the customer
• Keep maintenance logs and report on daily activities
• Ensure health and safety policies adherence
• Analyze malfunctions and repairs, rebuild, and maintain power equipment such as cranes, power shovels, scrapers, paving machines, motor graders, trench‑digging machines, conveyors, bulldozers, dredges, pumps, compressors, and pneumatic tools
• Operate and inspect machines or equipment to diagnose defects, dismantle and reassemble equipment using hoists and hand tools, examine parts for damage or excessive wear using micrometers and gauges, replace defective engines and subassemblies such as transmissions, and test overhauled equipment to ensure operating efficiency
• Weld broken parts and structural members
• May direct workers engaged in cleaning parts and assisting with assembly and disassembly of equipment
• May repair, adjust, and maintain mining machinery such as stripping and loading shovels, drilling, cutting machines, and continuous mining machines
• Perform other duties as assigned in association with established Management and Contract Compliance Plan and workload requirements
• Adhere to PTi quality, safety, and environmental standards

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• May be required to attend the Government provided Section 608/609 certification training
• Must be available during operating hours
• May be required to be available up to 24 hours per day, 7 days per week during key events and increased OPTEMPO
• Subject to mandatory drug testing as required
• May be required to handle equipment/supplies weighing up to 50 pounds individually and occasionally items weighing more than 50 pounds with assistance
• Able to exert moderate physical effort in the loading, unloading, and arranging of equipment/supplies as applicable to position
• Ability to work inside and/or outside in dirty and dusty environments, and occasionally be exposed to hot, cold, damp, and drafty weather conditions while handling equipment/supplies
• Able to perform work on hard or uneven surfaces

Qualifications – Skills and Experience

• Two years' experience inspecting and troubleshooting mechanical and electronic components on a wide variety of heavy‑duty military vehicles using computerized diagnostic equipment, and repairing, cleaning, replacing defective parts of components and systems
• Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite
• Skilled in planning, controlling, executing, multi‑tasking and being responsible for the successful completion of work requirements
• Ability to effectively read and write in English, comprehend written instructions, perform common mathematical tasks, and communicate effectively

Qualifications – Certificate, License, Registration, etc.

• Possess a certificate from a Vocational Technical School for vehicle or equipment mechanic, or have graduated from any Vehicle, Equipment, or Power Mechanic Advanced Individual Training (AIT) such as 91 Series Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) or other DoD equivalent training
• Valid driver's U.S. State issued Class A CDL
• Possess or be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance applicable to the position and/or military Common Access Card (CAC) within 30 days if required
• Completion of contractual and company mandated trainings applicable to position

Education

• Minimum high school diploma or GED

Qualifications – Prior Military

• Prior Military experience

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

PTi maintains a drug‑free workplace and performs pre‑employment and random substance abuse testing and background verification checks. PTi is an EEO/Affirmative Action employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to age, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, genetics, protected veteran status or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment to include recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, training, and compensation.

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