Plant Engineer - Ashcourt Plant

The Ashcourt Group; Allerthorpe; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Van included

Job summary

The Ashcourt Group is seeking an experienced Plant Engineer to join our team in Yorkshire. The role focuses on servicing, maintenance, fault-finding and repair of a wide range of heavy plant and quarry equipment to keep our fleet operating safely and efficiently.

The ideal candidate has NVQ level 3 in plant maintenance and proven experience in construction, quarry or recycling plant, with strong mechanical, hydraulic and electrical fault-finding skills and full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Experience as Plant Engineer/Plant Fitter or Heavy Plant Engineer.
• Strong mechanical, hydraulic and electrical fault-finding skills.
• Experience on construction, quarry or recycling plant.
• Able to diagnose faults and carry out repairs with minimal supervision.
• Good understanding of health and safety.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, fault-find and repair a wide range of heavy plant and quarry equipment.
• Assist in keeping fleet operating safely and efficiently.
• Maintain records of maintenance and repairs.
• Proactively prevent breakdowns and minimise downtime.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Electrical fault-finding

Hydraulic systems

Heavy plant experience

Team player

Education

NVQ level 3 in plant maintenance

Tools

Diagnostics equipment

Job description

Salary: Starting at £19p/h + Overtime Paid x1.5 per hour

Closing Date:Ongoing

Ashcourt Plant are looking for an experienced Plant Engineer to join our team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the servicing, maintenance, fault-finding and repair of a wide range of heavy plant and quarry equipment, helping to keep our fleet operating safely and efficiently.

About You

• Previous experience as a Plant Engineer, Plant Fitter or Heavy Plant Engineer.
• Strong mechanical, hydraulic and electrical fault-finding skills.
• Experience working on construction, quarry or recycling plant.
• Able to diagnose faults and carry out repairs with minimal supervision.
• Good understanding of health and safety.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Reliable, practical and able to work well as part of a team.

A proactive approach to preventing breakdowns and minimising downtime.

NVQ level 3 in plant maintainace

Location Yorkshire/north east

Starting from £19 ph (40 hours per week overtime at x1.5 per hour)

Van included

Experience with excavators, dumpers, crushers, screens, rollers and loading shovels would be advantageous.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing plant operation with a varied fleet and a busy working environment.