Plant and Machinery Engineer

Contract Plant; Northampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that specializes in bespoke contract plant rental solutions! In this exciting role, you'll be responsible for maintaining and repairing a variety of heavy machinery, ensuring optimal performance and safety. As a key player in the engineering team, you will diagnose and calibrate equipment while providing support to junior staff. This position offers a full-time, permanent opportunity with a focus on developing your skills in a dynamic environment. If you are passionate about machinery and want to make a difference in the construction industry, this is the perfect role for you!

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving License is required.
• Strong mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical knowledge is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on various plant machinery.
• Ensure all work complies with safety regulations and customer requirements.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Mechanical knowledge

Hydraulic knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Education

Level 2 Field Engineer or equivalent

Tools

Excavators

Telehandlers

Dumpers

Welding tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Contract Plant delivers bespoke, comprehensive contract plant rental solutions designed to meet the diverse needs of our clients on an individual basis: ensuring each piece of plant is completely suitable and safe to perform the task you require it to undertake, and future proof.

We offer medium and long term rental opportunities of plant and equipment with concentration on the "Heavy" end of the Construction, Aggregate and Waste handling market requirements with full on-going support, optimising the productivity, efficiency and safety of your operator and plant.

What You'll Do:

1. Perform maintenance and repairs on engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems across various plant machinery.
2. Diagnose and calibrate machines, ensuring timely and accurate repairs.
3. Maintain accurate records and provide technical support to junior staff.
4. Ensure all work is completed in line with safety regulations and customer requirements.

What You'll Need:

1. Full UK Driving License.
2. Level 2 Field Engineer or equivalent (mechanical engineering).
3. Experience with excavators, telehandlers, dumpers, welding, and diagnostic tools.
4. Strong mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical knowledge.
5. Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Please send your CV to [e-mail]

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Machinery Manufacturing