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Julia Sherlock

Senior Consultant

Plant Mechanic

£30,000 - £36,000 p/a

Permanent

Southend-On-Sea, Essex

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Plant Mechanic to join a growing team working within a Plant Hire company based in the Southend-on-Sea area. The company are looking for someone to maintain, diagnose, and repair a range of construction and heavy-duty plant equipment.

What's on offer:

  • Salary up to £36,000
  • Hours are 7.30am - 5.00pm Monday to Friday
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Pension scheme and employee discounts
  • Continuous training and development will be fully supported
  • Free onsite parking

Duties:

  • Diagnose, service, and repair plant equipment, including diggers, dumpers, woodchippers, concrete crushers, skip loaders, and hydraulic tracked trenchers.
  • Conduct routine inspections to identify faults, troubleshooting and repairing hydraulic and electrical systems as required.
  • Perform scheduled maintenance to reduce the risk of breakdowns.
  • Maintain records of all repairs, services, and inspections carried out.
  • Provide technical advice and guidance to customers on equipment usage and maintenance.

Skills & Experience:

  • Must have experience as a Plant Mechanic or similar with a good knowledge of construction and heavy plant equipment.
  • Must be proficient in diagnosing and repairing mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
  • The ability to read and interpret technical manuals and schematics is essential.
  • NVQ Level 2/3 in Plant Maintenance or equivalent would be preferable with strong problem-solving skills.
  • A valid UK driving license is essential

If you are a plant fitter / plant mechanic looking for a new challenge call Julia at Prime Appointments.

This company is not able to offer sponsorship.

Date: 1st April 2025

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