Heavy Plant Maintenance Technician – Training & Progression

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Progression opportunities

Early Friday finish

Overtime availability

Company benefits

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is seeking a Maintenance Technician for a heavy plant equipment fleet in Northampton. You will receive full training on the electrical skillset, with a clear path to NVQ Level 3 in Plant Maintenance.

The role covers servicing, fault finding and on-site support to keep equipment compliant with safety standards. You will join a specialist lifting equipment company with progression opportunities, a strong reputation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical maintenance for heavy plant or agricultural machinery.
• Background in HGV, heavy plant or agricultural machinery maintenance.
• NVQ Level 3 in Plant Maintenance or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing and preventative maintenance on plant equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults both in the yard and on customer sites.
• Ensure all maintenance activities meet ISO and Health & Safety standards.
• Prepare equipment to the highest standard before it leaves the depot.
• Provide technical support to engineers, office staff and customers when required.
• Manage stock levels and identify parts requirements.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

HGV maintenance

Heavy Plant maintenance

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Plant Maintenance

Job description

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is seeking a Maintenance Technician for a heavy plant equipment fleet in Northampton. You will receive full training on the electrical skillset, with a clear path to NVQ Level 3 in Plant Maintenance.

The role covers servicing, fault finding and on-site support to keep equipment compliant with safety standards. You will join a specialist lifting equipment company with progression opportunities, a strong reputation and a comprehensive benefits package.