Mechanical Engineer​/Heavy Plant Machinery Engineer

Benefits:

• Location:
  
  Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
• Salary: 30,000 - 50,000 DOE + Bonus + Benefits
• Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
  
  Hours:
  
  Monday to Thursday 8am to 5pm & Fridays 8am to 4pm
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension contribution of up to 5% employer contribution
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Stable, permanent position with a growing engineering business

Are you an experienced Mechanical Engineer, Plant Fitter, Heavy Plant Technician, or Diesel Mechanic looking for your next opportunity?

Our client is a well-established and growing engineering business operating within the specialist machinery sector. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to join their workshop team in Mansfield.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a wide range of heavy plant and specialist equipment, with excellent training, career progression, and long-term job security.

The Role

Working within a busy workshop environment, you'll be responsible for the inspection, maintenance, repair, and rebuild of heavy machinery and associated equipment.

Key Responsibilities

Strip down, inspect, overhaul, and rebuild heavy plant machinery
Diagnose and repair faults on diesel engines, hydraulic systems, and electrical components
Carry out preventative maintenance and repairs to a high standard
Utilise diagnostic equipment and technical knowledge to optimise machinery performance
Ensure all work complies with company quality and safety standards

Candidate Requirements

Previous experience working on heavy plant machinery, diesel engines, hydraulics, or similar equipment
NVQ Level 3 in Plant Maintenance, Land-Based Engineering, HGV Mechanics, or equivalent
Strong mechanical fault-finding and problem-solving skills
Welding and fabrication experience would be advantageous
Full UK Driving Licence
Own tools preferred
Right to work in the UK

If you're a hands-on engineer looking to join a respected company where your skills will be valued and developed, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today for immediate consideration.