Plant Maintenance Technician

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Dover; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Birthday leave

Free Parking

Generous pension scheme

Discretionary annual bonus

Private Health Care

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

3rd party discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Benefits and reward platform

Job summary

New Appointments Group is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Technician to service and repair a broad range of mobile plant and equipment including HGVs, cranes, forklift trucks and telehandlers. You will diagnose faults and perform planned and reactive maintenance to ensure safe operation.

The role requires an mechanical apprenticeship (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent) with at least 3 years post-qualification experience, a full UK driving licence and good IT literacy.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship in a mechanical discipline (minimum NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
• At least 3 years post‑qualification experience.
• Experience with HGV, heavy plant and mobile hydraulic systems.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience reviewing and creating RAMS.
• Good IT literacy.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Welding/fabrication experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance, repair and improvement work across a broad range of assets.
• Diagnose faults on complex equipment and implement effective solutions.
• Deliver both planned preventative and reactive maintenance.
• Complete inspection reports and maintenance documentation (manual or electronic).
• Conduct statutory inspections and report findings via the Port’s ERP system.
• Work closely with colleagues to identify recurring faults and recommend improvements.
• Ensure work is completed in line with health & safety standards and risk assessments.
• Act as Lead/Coordinator on smaller projects when required.
• Liaise with contractors, stakeholders and other departments.
• Support and mentor colleagues and Apprentices.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Fault finding

RAMS knowledge

IT literacy

Driving licence

Welding

Education

Apprenticeship in mechanical discipline

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Salary: up to £42,000 + additional overtime, call out and standby payments

Hours: Monday to Friday, 7.30am - 4.00pm

The role:

This is a hands‑on role where you’ll play a key part in ensuring our clients assets are maintained, repaired and operating safely and efficiently. You will be maintaining HGV, mobile and harbour cranes, forklift trucks, telehandlers, vehicles and other mobile plant and equipment.

• 5 weeks annual leave + bank holidays
• Birthday leave
• Free Parking
• Generous contributory pension scheme
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme
• Private Health Care
• Life assurance
• Employee assistance programme
• 3rd party discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Benefits and reward platform

Key responsibilities will be:

• Carry out maintenance, repair and improvement work across a broad range of assets
• Diagnose faults on complex equipment and implement effective solutions
• Deliver both planned preventative and reactive maintenance
• Complete inspection reports and maintenance documentation (manual or electronic)
• Conduct statutory inspections and report findings via the Port’s ERP system
• Work closely with colleagues to identify recurring faults and recommend improvements
• Ensure work is completed in line with health & safety standards and risk assessments
• Act as Lead/Coordinator on smaller projects when required
• Liaise with contractors, stakeholders and other departments
• Support and mentor colleagues and Apprentices
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives

Experience and skills required:

• Apprenticeship in a mechanical discipline, ideally in a transport or plant environment (minimum NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
• At least 3 years’ post‑qualification experience
• Experience with HGV, heavy plant and mobile hydraulic systems
• Strong fault‑finding and diagnostic skills
• Experience reviewing and creating RAMS
• Good IT literacy
• Full UK driving licence
• Welding/fabrication experience (desirable)
• Working in varied conditions including noise, weather exposure and heavy‑duty environments
• Required to work additional hours, including overtime and emergency callouts
• Participate in a standby rota (approx. 1 week in every 8 weeks)

New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles.

The role is subject to a medical assessment including a Drug and Alcohol test, and a background security check to obtain a dock pass.