Plant Engineer

JLB Recruitment Ltd; Ringway; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is looking for a skilled technician to provide onsite support for heavy machinery maintenance. The role requires NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in mechanical engineering, along with strong diagnostic skills and a commitment to excellent customer service. Benefits include a competitive salary, medical and dental plans, and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Medical and Dental Cash Plan

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Uniform and PPE provided

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years' relevant experience in machinery maintenance.
• Proven ability to service and repair tracked machinery.
• Strong skills in hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for heavy machinery.
• Perform scheduled maintenance and repairs.
• Diagnose and resolve technical faults independently.
• Ensure health and safety compliance.

Skills

Technical support for heavy machinery

Mechanical and electrical knowledge

Customer service skills

Fault-finding and diagnostic skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Plant Engineering or relevant experience

Tools

CPCS Card

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Provide onsite/field service technical support for a range of heavy plant and machinery.
• Keep machinery in peak operating condition through scheduled maintenance, repairs, and inspections.
• Complete all work to a high standard, promptly and within set timeframes.
• Diagnose and resolve technical faults independently using strong mechanical and electrical knowledge.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with internal teams and external customers.
• Deliver excellent customer service, ensuring client satisfaction at every stage.
• Ensure all personal and company equipment complies with health and safety standards.
• Supervise apprentices when required, maintaining high-quality workmanship and safe working procedures.

Key Skills and Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Plant or Land-Based Mechanical Engineering, or a minimum of 10 years' relevant experience in plant or heavy machinery maintenance.
• Proven ability to service and repair a wide range of heavy tracked machinery.
• Strong fault‑finding and diagnostic skills on hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems.
• CPCS Card or equivalent certification preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and commercial awareness.
• Self‑motivated, efficient, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary, based on experience.
• Medical and Dental Cash Plan scheme.
• Life Assurance coverage.
• Contributory Pension scheme.
• Full uniform and PPE provided.