Plant Maintenance Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

24 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Pension

Development & progression

Bi-annual company socials

On-site gym

Dog-friendly office

A Christmas turkey

Job summary

Plant Maintenance Engineer role in the UK, offering a full-time schedule, Mon-Fri, 08:00-17:00, with a salary of £35,000-£42,000 plus overtime and excellent benefits. You will maintain and repair a range of heavy plant and industrial equipment used in construction and production, including diagnostics, inspections and PDIs, to maximise uptime.

Working in a close-knit, family-run engineering business with 90+ years heritage, you’ll join a team that values quality workmanship, safety and

Qualifications

• City & Guilds Level 3 (or equivalent) in Plant/Vehicle Maintenance or apprenticeship trained.
• Full driving licence with up to 6 points.
• Strong knowledge of plant and machinery.
• Ability to use cutting equipment and welding.
• Able to work independently and use initiative.

Responsibilities

• Identify plant issues and deliver proactive maintenance to increase uptime.
• Work in busy workshop and on-site with a team.
• Demonstrate safe working practices at all times.
• Brief operators on issues causing damage or wear.
• Provide effective solutions to plant problems.
• Support development of maintenance processes.

Skills

Independent worker

Good communication

Plant/machinery knowledge

Education

City & Guilds Level 3 in Plant/Vehicle Maintenance

Tools

Cutting equipment

Welding

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

• 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