Plant Engineer

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Lead Engineer, where you will be at the forefront of maintaining and repairing advanced machinery. This role offers the opportunity to work both in a workshop and on-site, ensuring that equipment operates at peak performance. You will be responsible for diagnosing complex issues, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating with a dedicated team. Your expertise in hydraulic and electrical systems will be crucial in driving efficiency and safety. If you're passionate about engineering and looking for a dynamic environment, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience with hydraulic excavators and articulated haulers is essential.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and complete risk assessments.

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

Health and Safety awareness

Communication skills

Teamwork

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

Job Description

Lead Engineer

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 manufacturers 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
• Great communication skills

Qualifications:

Desirable: Slinger/signaller, MEWP, Confined Space Training

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