Heavy Mechanical Engineer - Mobile

United Plant Services; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van with personal use

Company pension scheme

Profit Share bonus

Paycare and eyecare

High street retail discounts

Job summary

United Plant Services, based in Warwickshire, is seeking a Mobile Heavy Mechanical Engineer to service, repair and inspect a range of heavy plant equipment and ensure customers’ operations run safely and efficiently.

You will diagnose faults across hydraulic, mechanical and electrical systems, carry out preventative maintenance and maintain strong customer relationships while following health and safety policies. The role is permanent and site-based across customer sites.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Plant Maintenance or equivalent engineering qualification.
• Proven experience servicing and repairing heavy plant equipment.
• Experience with Liebherr, CAT, Komatsu or Volvo is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out servicing, maintenance and repairs on heavy plant equipment.
• Diagnosing faults across hydraulic, mechanical and electrical systems.
• Completing planned preventative maintenance and inspections.

Skills

Heavy Plant Maintenance

Hydraulic Systems

Electrical Systems

Mechanical Systems

Customer Focus

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Plant Maintenance

Job description

Heavy Mechanical Engineer - Mobile

Location: Warwickshire
Contract: Permanent

United Plant Services is a leading engineering and asset management business, delivering expert engineering support and fleet management solutions for Heavy Mobile Equipment (HME) across the quarrying and waste sectors. As part of Briggs Equipment, one of the UK's leading providers of asset management and maintenance solutions, we are committed to investing in our people and supporting long-term career development.

If you're a skilled engineer with experience in heavy plant maintenance and are looking for an opportunity to work with industry-leading equipment while developing your career, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As a Mobile Heavy Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining, repairing, and inspecting a wide range of heavy plant equipment, ensuring our customers' operations remain safe, productive, and efficient.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out servicing, maintenance, and repairs on Heavy Plant Equipment.
• Diagnosing faults across hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems.
• Completing planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and thorough equipment inspections.
• Delivering exceptional customer service and responding effectively to customer queries.
• Working in line with all health, safety, environmental, and company policies.
• Accurately completing job reports electronically and ordering required parts.
• Maintaining your company vehicle to a high standard, ensuring it is fully stocked and operational.
• Building and maintaining strong customer relationships through consistent, high-quality service delivery.

What We're Looking For

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• NVQ Level 3 in Plant Maintenance, Heavy Vehicle Maintenance, or an equivalent engineering qualification.
• Proven experience servicing and repairing heavy plant equipment and machinery.
• Experience working with leading manufacturers such as Liebherr, CAT, Komatsu, or Volvo.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems.
• The ability to work independently and effectively under pressure.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workload.
• A customer-focused approach and strong communication skills.
• A flexible, positive, and committed attitude.

What We Offer

In return, we provide a competitive rewards package and excellent career development opportunities, including:

• Competitive salary (negotiable depending on experience)
• Ongoing training and career progression opportunities
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 6%
• Profit Share bonus linked to business performance
• Paycare and eyecare health cash plan
• High street retail discounts
• Company van with personal use allowance

Reasonable Adjustments:
We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact our Recruitment Team and we will be happy to support you.