Mobile Plant Mechanic

Alecto Recruitment; Kirklees; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Alecto Recruitment is seeking a skilled Plant Mechanic / Plant Fitter for our Leeds depot with UK travel. Salary £40,000 - £50,000, with a company van, overtime, and stay-away allowances. You will work 45 hours/week, Monday to Friday, from 07:30 to 17:30, in a permanent, on-site role.

Responsibilities include servicing rotary drilling rigs and associated equipment, diagnosing faults, and maintaining hydraulic and electrical systems to keep the fleet reliable. UK travel will be required.

Qualifications

• NVQ in Plant Maintenance (or equivalent Hands-on experience).
• Proven background maintaining mobile and static construction equipment.
• Confident with diesel engines, hydraulics and fault finding.
• Ability to read and interpret hydraulic and electrical diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Operate rotary and support drilling equipment at Leeds depot and on UK sites.
• Repair faults on mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems to keep fleet in good condition.
• Travel to sites across the UK with occasional overnight stays.

Skills

Diesel engines

Hydraulics

Fault finding

Reading diagrams

Full UK Driving Licence

Own tools

Welding experience

Education

NVQ in Plant Maintenance (or equivalent)

Job description

Plant Mechanic / Plant Fitter - West Yorkshire

£40,000 - £50,000 + Van + Overtime + Stays Away Permanent | Full-Time | On-site (Leeds Yard + UK Travel)

Are you a skilled Plant Mechanic or Fitter who takes pride in fixing things properly?
Do you want to work with specialist drilling and construction plant, not just the usual site machinery?

If you're looking for a role that offers variety, responsibility, and the chance to work with industry-leading equipment, this opportunity is worth your attention.

What's in it for you:

• £40,000 - £50,000 basic salary (depending on experience)
• Company van and travel expenses
• Overtime + stay-away allowance for site work
• 45-hour week, Monday to Friday (07:30 - 17:30)
• Long-term job security with a respected industry leader
• Career development & manufacturer training
• Mix of depot and field work - Leeds-based with UK travel

What you'll be doing:

• Rotary and cable percussion drilling rigs (Fraste, Dando, Soilmec)
• Top hammers, grout mixing plant, water and mud pumps
• Silos, tanks, and ancillary geotechnical equipment

You’ll diagnose and repair faults on mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems to keep the fleet in top condition. Most work will be based from the Leeds depot, but you'll also travel to sites around the UK, including occasional overnight stays.

What you’ll need:

• NVQ in Plant Maintenance (or equivalent hands‑on experience)
• Proven background maintaining mobile and static construction equipment
• Confident with diesel engines, hydraulics, and fault finding
• Ability to read and interpret hydraulic and electrical diagrams
• CSCS card, Manual Handling, and Abrasive Wheels training desirable
• Full UK Driving LicenceOwn tools required
• Welding experience - nice to have, not essential

Why apply?

This is a chance to join a highly skilled, supportive team that takes pride in delivering quality work. You'll work with advanced equipment, expand your technical expertise, and have real opportunities to grow your career within specialist engineering.