Plant Mechanic

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Wales; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment agency seeks an experienced Plant Mechanic for a permanent, full-time role in Wales. The job involves servicing and repairing forklifts and plant machinery, requiring strong mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical skills. The successful candidate will enjoy a good work-life balance while working independently or as part of a team. Benefits include a company van, tablet, laptop, and a bonus scheme, alongside 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

Benefits

Company van

Tablet

Laptop

Company bonus scheme

Pension

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Qualified in mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and electronic systems.
• Experience with forklifts and plant machinery.
• Valid driving licence with max 6 penalty points.

Responsibilities

• Repair and service forklifts and plant machinery.
• Identify mechanical and electrical issues using diagnostic tools.
• Maintain accurate service and inspection reports.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Industry-recognised qualifications such as City & Guilds or NVQ

Job description

£27,500 to £34,500 per year, + Overtime + Van + Benefits (see below)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full time

Disability Confident: No

Closing Date: 01/01/2026

About this job

Plant Mechanic – A great opportunity for an experienced Plant Mechanic to service and repair forklifts and plant machinery across North Wales and the Northwest. This role offers varied field‑based work, technical problem‑solving and a good work–life balance.

If you’ve worked in any of these roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Service Engineer, Field Engineer, Forklift Technician, Mobile Plant Fitter, Mechanical Technician, Maintenance Engineer.

As a Plant Mechanic you will carry out inspections, servicing, troubleshooting and repairs on forklifts and similar equipment, while enjoying a good work–life balance with limited overtime. The role offers excellent variety, allowing you to use your hydraulic, mechanical, electrical and diagnostic skills while delivering high‑quality engineering support across customer sites.

Duties

• Repairs and Servicing: Working on forklifts and plant machinery
• Fault Diagnosis: Using diagnostic tools to identify mechanical and electrical issues
• Preventative Maintenance: Ensuring machinery remains in safe working order
• Parts Replacement: Repairing or replacing defective components
• Record Keeping: Maintaining accurate service and inspection reports
• Team Collaboration: Supporting other engineers to resolve technical issues
• Safety Compliance: Following all safety standards and procedures
• Workshop Standards: Maintaining a clean and organised environment
• Inspections: Conducting service inspections and thorough examinations to GN28/UKMHA standards

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Industry‑recognised qualifications such as City & Guilds or NVQ (or equivalent)
• Previous experience in mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and electronic systems
• Experience with forklifts, plant machinery or similar equipment
• A valid driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points
• IT literate
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills

Desirable

• Experience with material handling equipment
• Experience with telematics and CAN bus systems or willingness to learn

Benefits

• Company van
• Tablet
• Laptop
• Company bonus scheme
• Pension
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

How to Apply

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CVs of job applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our client for consideration.

By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our client for this purpose.