Mobile Plant Mechanic

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company van and travel expenses

Overtime + stay-away allowance

Long-term job security

Career development & manufacturer培训

Job summary

Alecto Recruitment is seeking a Plant Mechanic / Plant Fitter for a Leeds-based depot with UK travel. You will prepare, maintain, fault find and repair specialist drilling and construction plant, including rotary and percussion drilling rigs and associated equipment.

The role involves diagnosing faults on mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems, with most work at the Leeds site and occasional travel to sites across the UK.

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.
• CSCS card, Manual Handling, and Abrasive Wheels training desirable.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Own tools required.
• Welding experience - nice to have, not essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, maintain, fault find and repair specialist drilling and construction plant.
• Maintain rotary and cable percussion drilling rigs (Fraste, Dando, Soilmec).
• Service top hammers, grout mixing plant, water and mud pumps.
• Maintain silos, tanks, and ancillary geotechnical equipment.
• Diagnose and repair faults on mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Most work based from the Leeds depot with UK travel, including occasional overnight stays.

Skills

Diesel engines

Hydraulics

Fault finding

Diagram reading

Driving licence

Welding

Education

NVQ in Plant Maintenance

Tools

Own tools

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)

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:

You'll be responsible for the preparation, maintenance, fault finding and repair of specialist drilling and construction plant, including:

• 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 Licence
• Own 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.