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

Benefits offered by this job

24 days holiday

8 bank holidays

Statutory pension

Development & progression

Job summary

Travail Employment Group is seeking a Plant Maintenance Engineer for a family-run engineering business in the UK. You will maintain and repair heavy plant including crushers and screens, with attention to diagnostics and safe practices.

Work both in the workshop and on-site with a small team. A full driving license is required; City & Guilds L3 in Plant/Vehicle maintenance or equivalent is preferred. Generous holiday and pension schemes accompany ongoing development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Full driving license 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.
• 24 days holiday + 8 bank holidays.
• Statutory pension.
• Development & progression investments in staff.
• Christmas turkey tradition continues.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance, servicing and repairs on plant machinery and industrial equipment (crushers, screens, heavy kit).
• Perform diagnostics, inspections and report defects; deliver proactive uptime solutions.
• Support pre-hire inspections, pre-delivery checks and PDIs.
• Identify issues and deliver proactive maintenance to increase uptime.
• Work in a busy workshop, on site and in the workshop as part of a small team.
• Demonstrate safe working practices at all times.
• Brief operators on issues causing damage or wear; promote best practice.

Skills

Plant knowledge

Independent worker

Diagnostics

Education

City & Guilds L3 Plant/Vehicle

Tools

Cutting equipment

Welding

Job description

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

This is a very hands on role in a busy workshop where you will be working on your own and as part of a small team. A typical day will consist of the following

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

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

24 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Statutory pension

Development & progression - the company invests heavily in its people

A Christmas turkey - continuing a long‑standing family tradition