Plant Technician

Peoplebank; Harefield; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clancy Xtras

Employee Benefits Programme including外

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Clancy seeks a Plant Technician to maintain and repair construction plant, equipment and tools across our projects. You will diagnose faults, perform servicing, and support the workshop and sites as needed.

Ideal candidates hold NVQ Level 2/3 in Plant Maintenance or related discipline, have a practical hands-on approach, strong fault-finding skills, and a full UK driving licence. Regular overtime opportunities and long-term development are available.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2/3 in Plant Maintenance or Construction Equipment Maintenance or related discipline.
• Military engineering experience or equivalent overseas qualifications is welcomed.
• Strong practical skills with a pride in delivering quality work.

Responsibilities

• Servicing, maintaining and repairing plant, tools and equipment.
• Diagnosing faults and carrying out mechanical, hydraulic and electrical repairs.
• Conducting routine inspections and preventative maintenance activities.
• Ensuring equipment is maintained to a high standard and available when required.
• Completing maintenance records and documentation.
• Working with colleagues across the Plant team.
• Attending operational sites to diagnose faults and respond to breakdowns.
• Supporting the workshop team with plant-related activities.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Team player

Time management

Driving licence (UK)

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Plant Maintenance or Construction Equipment Maintenance

Job description

We do What we Say!

That’s why we need people like you to help us deliver on our promises. People who enjoy getting things done.

Whether you've recently completed an apprenticeship, come from a military engineering background or already have experience as a Plant Technician, this is an opportunity to build your career with a growing infrastructure business.

You’ll be working on a wide range of construction plant and equipment, developing your skills alongside an experienced team who will support your development. With regular overtime opportunities, varied technical challenges and the chance to broaden your experience, this is a role where you can continue to learn and progress.

The Role

Our Plant team plays a vital role in keeping our operations moving. As a Plant Technician, you’ll help ensure our equipment is maintained, safe, reliable and ready to support projects across the business.

No two days are the same. One day you might be carrying out planned servicing and maintenance, the next you’ll be fault‑finding, repairing equipment or supporting a site breakdown.

Here are some of the activities you’ll be involved in:

• Servicing, maintaining and repairing construction plant, tools and equipment, including towable equipment
• Diagnosing faults and carrying out mechanical, hydraulic and electrical repairs
• Conducting routine inspections and preventative maintenance activities
• Ensuring equipment is maintained to a high standard and available when required
• Completing maintenance records and associated documentation
• Working closely with colleagues across the Plant team
• Attending operational sites to diagnose faults and respond to breakdowns when required
• Supporting the wider workshop team with a variety of plant‑related activities

We’d love to hear from you if...

You hold an NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Plant Maintenance, Construction Equipment Maintenance, Heavy Vehicle Maintenance or a related discipline.

We’re also keen to hear from candidates with relevant military engineering experience or equivalent overseas qualifications

Whether you’re newly qualified or already working as a Plant Technician, you’ll have strong practical skills, enjoy fault finding and take pride in delivering quality work.

You’ll also have:

• Good mechanical aptitude and problem‑solving skills
• A practical, hands‑on approach
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team
• The ability to manage your workload and prioritise tasks
• A full UK driving licence

What you can expect from us

• A varied role working across a wide range of plant and equipment
• The opportunity to learn from experienced technicians and further develop your technical skills
• A supportive team environment where knowledge and experience are shared
• Regular Saturday overtime opportunities to increase your earnings
• Long‑term career development opportunities within a successful and growing business
• A well‑equipped workshop environment with occasional site‑based work

If you’re looking for somewhere you can develop your skills, take on new challenges and build a long‑term career.

Our Company

Every day we work smarter, greener and use our imaginations.

Our purpose at Clancy is simple - we make life better for everyone’s growing families. We play a vital role in providing fresh drinking water and power to millions of homes and businesses and so much more.

We are one of the biggest family owned construction businesses in the UK and we care about our people, our clients and the environment.

In addition to helping you reach your career goals, a competitive salary, pension, healthcare and holiday allowance starting at 22 days per annum, we also offer perks including Clancy Xtras, our employee benefits programme with discounts for numerous well‑known retailers such as Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Currys PC World and Vue Cinemas, cycle to work scheme as well as an Employee Assistance Programme.

Clancy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made for you to attend an interview, please do let us know and we will be happy to accommodate.

We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and Disability Confident Committed.