Heavy Plant Mechanic

About the Role

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Plant Fitter to join a leading mineral exploration drilling contractor based in Cornwall. Working within a busy workshop and supporting drilling operations across the UK, you will be responsible for maintaining, servicing and repairing a wide range of heavy plant, drilling equipment and support vehicles, ensuring equipment is safe, reliable and ready for deployment.

• Excellent salary with overtime opportunities.
• Permanent, full-time position.
• Long-term career progression.
• Ongoing manufacturer and in-house training.
• Work with modern drilling and heavy plant equipment.
• Supportive team environment with a strong safety culture.
• Opportunity to develop specialist knowledge within the drilling industry.

• Service, maintain and repair heavy plant, drilling rigs and associated equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs.
• Inspect equipment and complete repair reports.
• Replace and overhaul engines, transmissions, pumps and hydraulic components.
• Carry out welding and fabrication repairs where required.
• Ensure all equipment meets company safety standards before deployment.
• Work closely with drilling crews to minimise equipment downtime.
• Maintain workshop housekeeping and comply with health and safety procedures.

• Previous experience as a Plant Fitter, Heavy Plant Engineer or Plant Mechanic.
• Experience working on heavy plant, construction, quarrying, mining or drilling equipment.
• Strong hydraulic, diesel engine and mechanical fault-finding skills.
• Ability to diagnose and repair equipment independently.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Good communication skills and a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Right to work in the UK.

• Experience working on drilling rigs or mineral exploration equipment.
• Knowledge of Caterpillar, Komatsu, Volvo, JCB, Atlas Copco, Sandvik or Epiroc equipment.
• Welding or fabrication experience.
• Electrical diagnostics.
• LOLER inspection experience.
• HGV licence (advantageous but not essential).

We're looking for a hands‑on Plant Fitter who enjoys solving mechanical problems and takes pride in keeping equipment operating safely and efficiently. Whether your background is construction, quarrying, mining or drilling, you'll be joining a company that values practical experience, teamwork and a positive attitude.

If you're looking for a long‑term career with a respected contractor offering excellent training, career progression and the opportunity to work on specialist drilling equipment, we'd love to hear from you.