Heavy Plant Mechanic (Diesel Engines / Hydraulic Systems)

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Brighton is seeking a Heavy Plant Mechanic with expertise in diesel engine and hydraulic systems. This role offers a competitive salary, opportunities for progression, and a supportive working environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and repairing machinery, with on-the-job training provided in a friendly team atmosphere.

Benefits

Weekly bonuses

Training programs

Company van

Qualifications

• Experience with diesel engines and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to provide basic tools required.
• Willingness to undergo in-house heavy plant machinery training.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance and repairs on hydraulic systems and diesel engines.
• Perform servicing and maintenance for heavy plant machinery within the workshop.
• Attend regular training for specific machinery.

Skills

Maintenance of hydraulic systems

Repair of diesel engines

Familiarity with heavy plant machinery

Tools

Basic mechanic tools

Job description

Job Description

Heavy Plant Mechanic (Diesel Engines / Hydraulic Systems)

£35,000 - £40,000 + Weekly Bonus + Training + Progression + Company Van + On-Site

Brighton

Are you a mechanic with experience maintaining diesel engines and hydraulics systems, looking to boost your salary and progress your career in a well-established construction company?

This company provide a range of services for multiple projects, such as foundation piling for residential new builds, as well as piling services and excavations for hospitals and schools looking to extend their foundations. This company pride themselves on being a close and friendly team, for over 20 years, who reward the hard work of all of their staff with weekly attendance bonuses.

The ideal candidate will have experience maintaining and repairing diesel engines and hydraulic systems, with heavy plant machinery training being provided on the job. You will be carrying out maintenance and repairs on piling rigs and excavation machinery, such as diggers and JCB equipment. You will have specialist tools and equipment provided, however must use your own tools when needed.

This role would suit a mechanic with experience working on hydraulics and diesel engines, who is looking to progress their career with excellent in-house training and boost their salary with generous weekly bonuses.

The role:

• Carry out maintenance and repairs on hydraulic systems and diesel engines




• Perform servicing and maintenance for heavy plant machinery within the workshop




• Attend regular training for specific machinery




• Service and repair the company's fleet of vans when required




• Travel to sites to carry out emergency repair when required

The person:

• Experience working on diesel engines and hydraulic systems




• Able to provide your own basic tools

Keywords: Brighton, On-Site, Maintenance, Repair, Heavy Plant Machinery, Piling, Construction, Hydraulics, Diesel Engines, Mechanic, Training

Reference Number: BBBH20587

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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