Mechanical Engineer - Plant Hire

ZipRecruiter; Exeter; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A plant hire company is seeking an experienced Mechanical Service Engineer for their Exeter location. The role involves servicing and maintaining heavy plant and construction equipment, with a competitive hourly rate ranging from £13.50 to £18.00 based on experience. Ideal candidates should possess strong mechanical knowledge and an NVQ Level 3 in plant maintenance is advantageous. A UK driving license is essential. This position includes additional benefits such as a pension scheme and holiday entitlements.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

23 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in plant fitting, mechanical engineering, and construction equipment maintenance.
• Strong mechanical knowledge base.
• Essential UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Service and maintain construction equipment.
• Monitor and replenish lubricants and fluids.
• Perform preventative maintenance and fault reporting.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Plant fitting

Service and maintenance

Understanding of hydraulic systems

Risk assessment knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 3 in plant maintenance

Job description

Job Description

EXCITING OPPORTUNITY FOR AN EXPERIENCED MECHANICAL ENGINEER - PLANT HIRE

REQUIRED TO JOIN AN ESTABLISHED PLANT HIRE COMPANY

Title: Mechanical Service Engineer - Plant Hire

Salary: £13.50 - £18.00 per hour DOE

Pension Scheme

23 days holiday + Bank Holidays, increasing with length of service up to 25 days + Bank Holidays

Location: Exeter, South West

Hours: 42.5 per week, with flexibility depending on site location or travel requirements

Overtime available: x1.5 for first four hours on Saturday, x2 thereafter, and x2 on Sundays and Bank Holidays

Client: Our client is well recognized within the plant hire industry, seeking an experienced workshop and mobile service and maintenance engineer to work on heavy plant and construction equipment.

Previous Roles:

• Mechanical Engineer
• Plant Fitter
• Maintenance Technician
• Service Engineer
• Mechanical Fitter
• Plant Technician
• Service Technician
• Mechanical Technician
• Plant Engineer
• Multi-skilled Technician

Background & Responsibilities:

Ideal candidates will have experience in plant fitting, mechanical engineering, plant service, repair, and maintenance. The role involves servicing and maintaining construction equipment, monitoring and replenishing lubricants and fluids, performing preventative maintenance, fault reporting, cleaning, inspecting, and preparing equipment for transfer or redeployment. Fitting replacement parts and collaborating on larger maintenance tasks are also required.

UK driving license is essential. The role is primarily based at the local workshop, with travel to different depots as needed.

Experience & Qualifications:

A strong mechanical knowledge base is essential, along with understanding risk assessments and method statements. Experience with heavy plant, construction equipment, and hydraulic systems is required. An NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in plant maintenance would be advantageous.