Heavy Mechanical Engineer - Workshop

United Plant Services; Cannock Chase; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

United Plant Services is seeking a Workshop Heavy Mechanical Engineer to maintain, repair and inspect a range of heavy plant equipment in our Cannock workshop. You will ensure customer operations stay safe, productive and efficient through reliable service and expert fault diagnosis.

As part of the Briggs Equipment Group, we offer ongoing training, opportunities for career progression and a competitive rewards package.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Plant Maintenance, Heavy Vehicle Maintenance, or equivalent.
• Proven experience servicing and repairing heavy plant equipment and machinery.
• Experience working with Liebherr, CAT, Komatsu or Volvo.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Excellent organizational and prioritisation skills.
• Customer-focused approach and strong communication skills.
• Flexible, positive and committed attitude.

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 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.

Skills

NVQ Level 3

Heavy plant maintenance

Electrical systems

Education

NVQ 3 in Plant Maintenance / Heavy Vehicle Maintenance (or equivalent)

Job description

Heavy Mechanical Engineer - Workshop

Location: Cannock
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 the Briggs Equipment Group, 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 Workshop 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

Ready to Apply?

If you're looking to join a respected and growing business where your skills and expertise will be valued, click Apply Now and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch.

Not sure if this role is right for you? Visit our careers page and submit your CV for future opportunities across the Briggs Equipment Group.

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.