Plant Engineer - Flexible Hours

Martin Group of Companies; East Grinstead; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction and waste recycling sectors is seeking a skilled Plant Engineer to maintain and repair their fleet of machinery. With flexible hours and excellent pay opportunities, this role offers a chance to work with advanced technology while ensuring optimal operation of equipment. The successful candidate will enjoy a supportive team culture and various additional benefits, including ongoing training and a competitive pension scheme.

Benefits

Fully equipped service van

Secure employment

Competitive pay with overtime opportunities

Pension scheme option

Ongoing technical training

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in plant engineering are preferred.
• Experience in maintenance and repairs of plant equipment.
• Full driving license required for site travel.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose issues and select appropriate repair techniques.
• Maintain and repair plant equipment independently.
• Conduct inspections and support apprentices.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Repair techniques

Workload management

Flexible attitude

Education

City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 qualification

Completed recognized apprenticeship

Job description

Skilled Plant Engineer - Flexible Hours

Job title: Plant Engineer

Location: Based at Blackwell, Derbyshire (J28, M1) with some off-site working required at our other locations.

Hours: Your choice! We are committed to providing a healthy work/life balance, so choose from either alternate day and afternoon shifts or four on/four off work schedules, day or night shifts.

Hourly rate: Excellent rates of pay, depending on experience + other benefits + opportunities for overtime

Additional benefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, Employee Assistance Programme, Life Assurance.

Contract Type: Permanent

About us:

The Martin Group of Companies (Est. 1976) provides specialist services to the construction and waste recycling industries, with a turnover in excess of £270m in 2024. We are committed to building a first-class talented workforce to offer the very best service to our customers.

With extensive and modern workshop facilities at our head office, H.W. Martin Fleet Maintenance Limited provides maintenance solutions to the Martin Group fleet of nearly 1000 vehicles and plant equipment. We are also a DAF parts and service dealership with a long-standing list of commercial customers. Our reliable and proactive service is industry recognized as leading.

The opportunity:

We are looking for a skilled Plant Engineer to join our friendly team to ensure our mobile and static plant machinery is repaired and operational as quickly as possible when maintenance is needed. You’ll work with advanced workshop systems and state-of-the-art technology. If you enjoy responsibility, you'll have the freedom to perform diagnostics and decide how to carry out maintenance and repairs.

What you’ll be doing:

• Diagnosing issues accurately and selecting appropriate repair techniques.
• Maintaining and repairing plant equipment and components independently at our workshop or other sites.
• Conducting inspections.
• Supporting and mentoring apprentices and less experienced technicians.
• Performing final checks on completed work.

What we are looking for:

• Relevant City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 qualification preferred.
• Completion of a recognised apprenticeship or equivalent workplace experience.
• Excellent diagnostic skills and familiarity with current plant repair techniques.
• Ability to manage workload and maintain high standards.
• Flexible and proactive attitude.
• Full driving license required to travel between sites.

The benefits:

• A fully equipped service van for off-site repairs and breakdowns.
• Secure employment with a long-established, successful, expanding company.
• Competitive pay rates with overtime opportunities at enhanced rates.
• Option to join the company pension scheme.
• Ongoing technical training.
• Part of a great team culture.

Next Steps:

If you're ready for a new challenge and have the skills for this vital role, please submit your CV or complete our online application form below. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from qualified candidates.

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