Plant Mechanic

Plant Mechanic

Salary up to £50,000 DOE.

Location:

Lancashire.

We are working with one of the world's leading specialists in geotechnical engineering and construction equipment. This is an opportunity to join a respected organisation that invests heavily in its people, equipment and ongoing training.

You’ll become part of a skilled engineering team supporting specialist drilling and construction plant across the UK. A real stand‑out in this role is the opportunity to work on highly specialised geotechnical equipment that most engineers never get the chance to work with. You’ll receive excellent manufacturer training, travel throughout the UK, have opportunities for overseas visits, and enjoy genuine career progression within a global engineering business.

• Salary up to £50,000 DOE
• Overtime available
• Company vehicle
• Ongoing manufacturer and specialist training
• Career progression opportunities
• Work with industry‑leading drilling and geotechnical equipment
• International travel opportunities
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

• Depot:
  Monday to Thursday 8:00am – 5:30pm (30‑minute lunch & 15‑minute morning break)
• Friday 8:00am – 1:30pm (15‑minute morning break)
• Site Work:
  Hours reflect site requirements, with combined working and driving time of up to 13 hours per day.

• Carry out preparation, servicing, fault finding, repairs and planned maintenance on specialist construction and drilling equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, diesel engine and basic electrical faults both in the workshop and at customer sites throughout the UK.
• Maintain and repair cable percussion drilling rigs, rotary drilling rigs, top hammer rigs, grout mixing plants, pumps, tanks, silos and associated equipment.
• Complete inspections, reports and documentation whilst ensuring all work is carried out safely and to OEM standards.
• Travel throughout the UK at short notice, with occasional overseas travel for OEM training or project support.

• Experience maintaining and repairing mobile or static construction plant, heavy plant or similar equipment.
• Strong mechanical, hydraulic and diesel engine fault finding skills.
• Basic knowledge of 24V electrical systems would be advantageous.
• Ability to read hydraulic and electrical schematics.
• Welding and flame cutting experience would be beneficial.
• NVQ in Plant Maintenance or equivalent.
• CSCS card preferred.
• Full UK driving licence.