Heavy Plant Mechanic (Workshop)

Acorn-By-Synergie; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for a Heavy Plant Mechanic (Workshop) in Cardiff. The role focuses on servicing, maintenance and repairs of heavy plant machinery within a workshop environment, with additional on-site repairs when needed.

Applicants should have strong mechanical knowledge with emphasis on hydraulics and diesel engines, and proven experience on heavy plant. Experience with brands like JCB, Hitachi, Volvo, CAT or Kubota is desirable.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical knowledge focused on hydraulics and diesel engines.
• Proven experience on heavy plant machinery.
• Experience with JCB, Hitachi, Volvo, CAT, Kubota is desirable.
• Ability to work independently and in a small team.
• Strong health and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs on mechanical, hydraulic, and basic electrical systems.
• Servicing and maintaining a variety of heavy plant machinery.
• Working on equipment including excavators, telehandlers, dumpers, and crushers.
• Ensuring all machinery is maintained to a safe and operational standard.
• Occasionally attending site‑based repairs when required.

Skills

Heavy plant experience

Hydraulics

Diesel engines

Fault diagnosis

Team player

Health & safety

Job description

Heavy Plant Mechanic (Workshop) (BBBH25420) Cardiff, Wales

Salary: GBP19 - GBP19 per hour + paid holiday, overtime, pension

Heavy Plant Mechanic / Plant Fitter

Cardiff | Monday – Friday | 7:00am – 4:00pm | Workshop Based

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is currently recruiting on behalf of our client, a large reputable and growing industrial logistics company, for an experienced Heavy PlantFitterbased in Cardiff.

This is a long-term opportunity working primarily within a workshop environment, carrying out servicing, maintenance, and repairs on a wide range of heavy plant machinery.

The Role

Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs on mechanical, hydraulic, and basic electrical systems.

Servicing and maintaining a variety of heavy plant machinery.

Working on equipment including excavators, telehandlers, dumpers, and crushers.

Ensuring all machinery is maintained to a safe and operational standard.

Occasionally attending site‑based repairs when required.

Requirements

Strong mechanical knowledge with a focus on hydraulics and diesel engines.

Proven experience working on heavy plant machinery.

Experience with brands such as JCB, Hitachi, Volvo, CAT, and Kubota is highly desirable.

Ability to work independently and as part of a small team.

Strong awareness of health and safety procedures and compliance.

Additional Information

Successful applicants will be required to pass a pre‑employment drug and alcohol screening.