Plant Mechanic – Expert Service & Diagnostics

BAM UK & Ireland; Bath; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension contributions (8% matched)

Private healthcare

Life assurance

26 days holiday

2 wellbeing days

1 volunteering day

Personal and professional development

Job summary

BAM Ritchies is seeking a highly motivated Plant Mechanic based at our depot in Clevedon, Somerset. You will service and repair a range of plant and equipment, diagnose mechanical issues, and perform regular inspections to ensure safety and reliability across projects.

You will work under the guidance of the supervisor, with responsibilities including servicing, risk assessments, and sharing technical knowledge to improve plant performance and compliance with safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Level 2 VQ Plant maintenance and repair required or equivalent.
• Level 3 Diploma in Plant Maintenance (Construction) preferred.
• Level 3 Diploma in controlling lifting operations supervising lifts or equivalent.
• TIMMM and EngTech registrations are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out workplace risk assessments.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and management.
• Resolve technical problems relating to plant and equipment and share knowledge.
• Carry out and record regular plant inspections.
• Carry out scheduled servicing in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications.
• Maintain knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Carry out on and off-hire PDI inspections.
• Carry out pre-examination inspections.
• Provide clear data and records.
• Read and understand schematics.
• Advise on safe operation and maintenance of plant.

Education

Level 2 VQ Plant maintenance and repair

Level 3 Diploma in Plant Maintenance (Construction)

Level 3 Diploma in controlling lifting operations supervising lifts

TIMMM

EngTech

Job description

BAM Ritchies is seeking a highly motivated Plant Mechanic based at our depot in Clevedon, Somerset. You will service and repair a range of plant and equipment, diagnose mechanical issues, and perform regular inspections to ensure safety and reliability across projects.

You will work under the guidance of the supervisor, with responsibilities including servicing, risk assessments, and sharing technical knowledge to improve plant performance and compliance with safety procedures.