Plant Maintenance Engineer

Travail Employment Group; Burton Latimer; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Statutory pension

Development & progression

Bi-annual company socials

On-site small gym

Dog-friendly office

A Christmas turkey

Job summary

Travail Employment Group is seeking a Plant Maintenance Engineer for a full-time role in Burton Latimer, UK. You will maintain, service and repair plant machinery such as crushers and screens, perform diagnostics, report defects and implement proactive solutions to maximise uptime in both workshop and site environments.

The role offers a salary of £35,000‑£42,000 plus overtime, Monday to Friday 08:00‑17:00, and excellent benefits within a long-standing family‑run business with over 90 years of

Responsibilities

• Identify plant issues and deliver proactive maintenance to increase uptime
• Work as part of a busy workshop team, both on site and in the workshop
• Demonstrate safe working practices at all times
• Brief operators on issues causing damage or wear
• Promote best practice in equipment operation and repair
• Uphold rigorous Health & Safety standards for yourself and others
• Follow and comply with all processes
• Provide effective solutions to plant problems
• Support development of maintenance processes
• Communicate professionally with operators and site management
• Deliver in-house training when required
• Complete risk assessments and method statements
• Work with managers to organise repairs and minimise downtime
• Investigate repairs and provide effective solutions
• Use tools and diagnostic equipment correctly and safely
• Carry out fabrications and bespoke repairs
• Support general upkeep of plant and equipment
• Undertake additional duties as required

Job description

Plant Maintenance Engineer

Full‑time | Monday-Friday | 08:00-17:00 |

Salary £35,000 - £42,000 + Overtime & excellent benefits

We are proud to be working with a long‑established, family‑run engineering business is looking for a Plant Maintenance Engineer to join their close‑knit team. With over 90 years of industry heritage, this company prides itself on quality workmanship, a can‑do attitude, and genuine investment in its people. You'll be working with heavy plant and industrial equipment used across construction and production environments, supporting both workshop and site‑based operations.

The Role

You will carry out maintenance, servicing and repairs on a wide range of plant machinery and industrial equipment - including crushers, screens and other heavy kit. Your work will include diagnostics, inspections, reporting defects, and delivering proactive solutions to maximise uptime. You'll also support pre‑hire inspections, pre‑delivery checks and PDIs.

Key Responsibilities

This is a very hands on role in a busy workshop where you will be working on your own and as part of a small team. A typical day will consist of the following

• Identify plant issues and deliver proactive maintenance to increase up time
• Work as part of a busy workshop team, both on site and in the workshop
• Demonstrate safe working practices at all times
• Brief operators on issues causing damage or wear
• Promote best practice in equipment operation and repair
• Uphold rigorous Health & Safety standards for yourself and others
• Follow and comply with all processes
• Provide effective solutions to plant problems
• Support development of maintenance processes
• Communicate professionally with operators and site management
• Deliver in‑house training when required
• Complete risk assessments and method statements
• Work with managers to organise repairs and minimise downtime
• Investigate repairs and provide effective solutions
• Use tools and diagnostic equipment correctly and safely
• Carry out fabrications and bespoke repairs
• Support general upkeep of plant and equipment
• Undertake additional duties as required

Competencies & Experience

• A full driving licence with a maximum of 6 points
• City & Guilds Level 3 or equivalent in Plant or Vehicle Maintenance or apprenticeship trained
• Strong knowledge of plant and machinery
• Ability to use cutting equipment and welding
• Able to work independently and use own initiative
• Good communication skills

Benefits

• 24 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Statutory pension
• Development & progression - the company invests heavily in its people
• Bi‑annual company socials
• On‑site small gym
• Dog‑friendly office (for office‑based staff)
• A Christmas turkey - continuing a long‑standing family tradition