Workshop Plant Engineer

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Norton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading plant hire company in the UK is looking for a workshop plant engineer to maintain and repair advanced Hitachi excavators. The role requires relevant qualifications and experience, with a salary range of £38,000-£42,000. This position offers career progression and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Pension

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Opportunities for career progression

Overtime available

Qualifications

• Proven experience in plant machinery maintenance and repairs.
• Full, valid UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out regular maintenance and repairs on plant equipment.
• Identify and fix faults, ensuring equipment safety.
• Maintain records of completed work.

Skills

Plant machinery maintenance

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Relevant qualifications; NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent

Job description

Overview

We are currently recruiting for a workshop plant engineer for a depot in Letchworth for a leading plant hire company in the UK who provide top-of-the-range, premium-condition excavators for hire. The company operates a fleet of advanced Hitachi excavators, all under 12 months old, ranging from 3 to 35 tons, ensuring maximum versatility for various projects. The ideal candidate will come with relevant qualifications in the plant industry and past work experience working on a variety of heavy plant including excavators.

Responsibilities

• Carry out regular maintenance, servicing, and repairs on a range of plant equipment.
• Identify and fix faults while ensuring all machinery meets required safety standards.
• Perform inspections and maintain detailed records of completed work.
• Work independently or collaboratively to complete tasks efficiently.
• Follow all Health & Safety guidelines, maintaining safe working practices at all times.

Requirements

• Relevant qualifications in the plant industry; NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent would be advantageous
• Proven experience in plant machinery maintenance and repairs.
• Full, valid UK driving licence.
• CSCS Card (Construction Skills Certification Scheme) would be advantageous but not essential
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Commutable distance to the depot based in Letchworth
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage time effectively.

Salary & Benefits

• £38,000-£42,000 basic salary dependant on experience.
• Monday-Friday 45-hour week.
• Overtime available.
• Pension
• 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays.
• Opportunities for career progression.

About Bennett and Game Recruitment

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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