Maintenance Engineer - Heavy Plant Uptime

O.C.O. Technology Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in the UK is seeking a Maintenance Engineer/Fitter to ensure the efficient operation of heavy plant equipment. The successful candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in a heavy industry maintenance environment and will be responsible for preventive maintenance, repairs, and leading training within the team. The role requires strong fault-finding skills in mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, with an emphasis on continuous improvement and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in heavy industry maintenance.
• Ability to fault find and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to innovate.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative maintenance and repairs on heavy equipment.
• Manage spare parts and supplier sourcing for minimal downtime.
• Train teams on maintenance processes and fault finding.

Skills

Fault finding and repair mechanical issues

Experience with hydraulic systems

Conveyor belt systems maintenance

Teamwork and training skills

Education

CGLI, NVQ, BTEC or HND qualified

Tools

Welding tools

Hydraulic equipment

Pneumatic systems tools

Job description

A leading technology company in the UK is seeking a Maintenance Engineer/Fitter to ensure the efficient operation of heavy plant equipment. The successful candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in a heavy industry maintenance environment and will be responsible for preventive maintenance, repairs, and leading training within the team. The role requires strong fault-finding skills in mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, with an emphasis on continuous improvement and safety compliance.