Plant Engineer

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Plant Engineer near Shrewsbury. The role involves servicing and maintaining agricultural equipment like telehandlers and trailers. Key skills include mechanical and hydraulic proficiency, strong customer service, and a valid UK driving licence. Offering a salary of £35,000-£45,000, depending on experience, along with benefits including holiday leave and company van.

Benefits

Company van provided

Up to 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Paid overtime

Qualifications

• Proven experience with agricultural, commercial vehicle, or construction machinery.
• Strong organisational skills to ensure deadlines are met.
• Full, valid UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out service, maintenance, and repair work on agricultural and plant equipment.
• Perform field diagnostics and repairs at customer sites.
• Complete in-depth repairs and inspections in the workshop.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Hydraulic skills

Electrical skills

Customer service skills

Organisational skills

Education

Qualification in Land-Based Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Our client is looking for a skilled Plant Engineer passionate about working on a wide range of high-performance agricultural and plant equipment based just outside Shrewsbury. You\'ll play a vital role in servicing, maintaining, and troubleshooting a diverse fleet including Manitou telehandlers, compact loaders (skid steers), and attachments, as well as Kuhn grassland machinery (mowers, tedders, rakes, balers, wrappers, and flail mowers), plus Richard Western trailers and Shelbourne feeders, bedders, and muck spreaders. This predominantly field-based role also includes some workshop responsibilities, ideal for someone who thrives on variety and enjoys balancing on-site diagnostics with fine-tuning and repairs in a controlled environment.

Plant Engineer Job Overview: Carry out service, maintenance, and repair work on a variety of agricultural and plant equipment. Work predominantly in the field, attending customer sites to diagnose faults and perform repairs. Spend time in the workshop completing in-depth repairs, refurbishments, and pre-delivery inspections. Maintain and repair equipment such as telehandlers, skid steers, grassland implements, trailers, feeders, bedders, and muck spreaders. Apply strong mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical skills to resolve issues effectively. Provide both reactive and preventative maintenance to ensure optimal equipment performance.

Responsibilities

• Carry out service, maintenance, and repair work on a variety of agricultural and plant equipment.
• Work predominantly in the field at customer sites to diagnose faults and perform repairs.
• Spend time in the workshop completing in-depth repairs, refurbishments, and pre-delivery inspections.
• Maintain and repair equipment including telehandlers, skid steers, grassland implements, trailers, feeders, bedders, and muck spreaders.
• Apply mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical skills to resolve issues effectively.
• Provide reactive and preventative maintenance to ensure optimal equipment performance.

Plant Engineer Job Requirements

• Proven experience with a range of machinery, preferably within the agricultural, commercial vehicle, or construction sectors, supported by a relevant qualification in Land-Based Engineering (or equivalent).
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships that ensure a high level of satisfaction.
• Clear and effective communication skills, both internally and externally, to support efficient planning and smooth progression of work.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to set realistic timescales for tasks, ensuring deadlines are met without compromising safety or quality.
• Consistently present a professional and approachable image.
• Full, valid UK driving licence.

Plant Engineer Salary & Benefits

• Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm, Monday to Friday. Part-time arrangements may be considered for the right candidate (minimum 3 days per week).
• Saturdays: Required on a rota basis.
• Holiday: Up to 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing with length of service.
• Salary: £35,000-£45,000, dependent on skills and experience.
• Overtime: Paid at time and a half, with double time on Sundays and Bank Holidays.
• Benefits: Company van provided.
• Work Environment: Join an independent, family-run business with a close-knit, friendly team.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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