Key Responsibilities

• Undertake routine servicing, scheduled maintenance and remedial repairs on a wide range of plant machinery including excavators, telehandlers, rollers and associated attachments.
• Carry out fault diagnosis on mechanical, hydraulic and basic electrical systems, using appropriate diagnostic tools and manufacturer documentation.
• Repair or replace components such as pumps, valves, engines, transmissions, hydraulic hoses and fittings, ensuring work meets safety and quality standards.
• Perform pre-delivery and post-repair checks, complete work sheets and record service history accurately using company systems.
• Strip down and rebuild units where necessary, and liaise with parts and procurement teams to ensure timely availability of spares.
• Fit and remove attachments safely, check correct fitment and carry out adjustments or repairs as required.
• Support depot and site teams with vehicle and machine marshalling, loading for transport and basic on-site assistance when required.
• Adhere to health and safety policies and safe working practices, participate in toolbox talks and complete risk assessments as required.
• Provide professional technical advice to customers and colleagues, demonstrating the company's commitment to service and standards.
• Keep up to date with manufacturer guidance, technical bulletins and attend relevant training to maintain competence.

Qualifications and Experience

• Proven experience as a plant fitter, mechanic or similar role within plant, construction or civil engineering environments.
• Relevant NVQ/City & Guilds or equivalent qualification in Plant Maintenance, Heavy Vehicle or Mechanical Engineering is desirable.
• Good practical knowledge of diesel engines, transmissions, hydraulics and basic electrical systems.
• Ability to read technical manuals, wiring diagrams and hydraulic schematics.
• Experience using diagnostic tools, multimeters and workshop equipment.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to customer sites and between depots.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable, organised and able to manage workload to meet business priorities, including occasional out-of-hours or emergency call-outs.

Benefits

• Competitive salary reflecting skills and experience.
• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional personal leave options.
• Company vehicle (role dependent) or mileage allowance for travel between sites.
• Training and development opportunities, including manufacturer and technical courses.
• Pension scheme and employee assistance programme.
• Supportive team culture and modern workshop and depot facilities.

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is the UK's biggest plant hire company, operating for over fifty years from a network of ten depots in Aberdeen, Northumberland, Dublin, Manchester, Birmingham, Bicester, Newport, Leighton Buzzard, Great Yarmouth and, of course, our purpose-built Head Office depot next to Wembley Stadium.

Our fleet of over 5000 machines includes the UK's largest offering of hybrid and electric plant. We're able to provide excavators, articulate dump trucks (ADTs), telehandlers, tractors, bowsers, rollers, motor graders, loaders and more. Founded in 1972.