Plant Engineer

Kelston Sparkes; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Plant Engineer to join their dedicated team. This role involves maintaining and repairing a variety of heavy machinery, including hydraulic excavators and articulated haulers. The ideal candidate will possess strong diagnostic skills and be adept at using manufacturers' diagnostic tools. You will have the opportunity to mentor junior engineers and work both independently and as part of a team. If you're passionate about plant engineering and ready to take on exciting challenges in a supportive environment, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in plant maintenance and diagnostics.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and apprentices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, diagnose, and repair machinery in a geographical area.
• Compile parts lists and communicate with management on breakdowns.

Skills

Diagnostic Experience

Electrical and Hydraulic Knowledge

IT Literacy

Health and Safety Awareness

Team Player

Education

NVQ Level 3 Plant Maintenance

Slinger/Signaller Certification

MEWP Certification

Confined Space Training

Tools

Cat ET

Volvo Tech Tool

Cat SIS

Volvo Prosis

Job description

Recruitment Resource Manager at Kelston Sparkes

Plant Engineers

We have excellent engineer vacancies, which will require you to proactively undertake the maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of machinery within a geographical area (hydraulic excavators, articulated haulers, wheeled loaders, dozers, rollers, crushers, and screens etc). Workshop based and Mobile vacancies. We are looking for a driven and enthusiastic individual to join our established team to meet the following criteria.

Responsibilities:

• NVQ level 3 plant maintenance or equivalent
• Product knowledge on Cat, Volvo, Finlay, Gipo, Metso
• Great diagnostic experience, electrical and hydraulic, aftertreatment
• Able to use manufactures diagnostic equipment (Cat ET, Volvo Tech Tool)
• IT literate
• Great attitude to H & S
• Able to complete detailed risk assessments and method statements
• Mentor junior engineers and apprentices
• Communicate with manager of onsite requirements and breakdowns
• Compile required parts lists using manufacturers platforms (Cat SIS, Volvo Prosis)
• Take lead in complex multi engineer tasks
• Able to work under own initiative or as part of a team
• Quarry experience
• Team player

Qualifications:

Desirable: Slinger/signaller, MEWP, Confined Space Training

Location: This position is based in Stanton Drew near Bristol, so will need to live within this location.

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Plant Engineering

Industries: Agriculture, Construction, Mining Machinery Manufacturing and Construction