Plant & Equipment Reliability Engineer

Ad Warrior Ltd

Hemel Hempstead

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 45,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Job summary

Ad Warrior Ltd seeks an experienced Plant & Equipment Maintenance Engineer / Fitter to service our fleet of plant, machinery, vehicles and equipment in Hemel Hempstead. You will inspect, service, fault-find and repair to minimise downtime and keep operations running.

The role requires practical, mechanically minded individuals with strong fault-finding on construction plant, agricultural machinery and heavy equipment. A full UK driving licence is essential and safety compliance is required.

Qualifications

Proven experience in heavy plant, construction machinery, agricultural machinery, HGVs or similar equipment.
Strong mechanical fault-finding and repair skills.
Good understanding of hydraulic systems.
Ability to diagnose faults and work independently.
Ability to read and understand basic technical and hydraulic diagrams.
Full UK driving licence.
Good understanding of health and safety requirements when working with heavy machinery.

Responsibilities

Carry out routine servicing and preventative maintenance on plant and machinery.
Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and pneumatic faults.
Carry out repairs and replacement of components as required.
Inspect machinery and identify worn, damaged or defective components.
Maintain excavators, dumpers, loaders, rollers, telehandlers and other construction plant.
Maintain trailers, attachments and associated equipment where required.
Carry out hydraulic repairs, including hoses, fittings, cylinders and associated components.
Carry out basic electrical fault finding and repairs.
Maintain engines, transmissions, brakes, steering, suspension and running gear.
Carry out planned maintenance in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations.
Prepare machinery for statutory inspections and examinations.
Keep accurate maintenance and repair records for all equipment.
Liaise with parts suppliers and external specialist repairers when required.
Respond to breakdowns and minimise machinery downtime.
Carry out emergency repairs both at the company yard and, where necessary, on site.
Ensure all work is carried out safely and in accordance with company procedures.
Identify recurring faults and recommend improvements to improve reliability.
Report major defects, safety concerns and significant repair requirements to management.
Assist with the inspection and preparation of newly purchased or hired-in machinery.
Carry out other reasonable maintenance and mechanical duties required by the business.