Plant Mechanic
Location:
Northampton
Salary:
£50,000 - £60,000 per annum
Contracted Hours:
50 hours per week
Working Hours:
Monday to Friday, 07:00 – 17:00
Job Type:
Full-time, Permanent
A highly reputable and long-established client in the plant and surfacing industry is currently seeking an experienced
Plant Mechanic
to join their operations team in Northampton. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified engineer looking to work with a wide variety of modern equipment and enjoy a mix of workshop and field-based responsibilities.
About the Role:
This position involves servicing, maintaining, and repairing a fleet of heavy and small plant machinery used in the road surfacing sector. The successful candidate will be expected to respond to on-site breakdowns as well as conduct preventative maintenance at the depot.
Key Responsibilities:
- Diagnose and repair faults across mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems
- Carry out scheduled servicing and inspections
- Attend on-site breakdowns as part of a 1-in-4 on-call rota (Saturday to Saturday)
- Complete all job documentation and service records accurately
- Adhere to health & safety standards across all working environments
- Maintain plant reliability to minimise operational downtime
Machinery Covered:
- Surfacing equipment
- Pavers
- Planers
- Rollers
- Street Masters
- Small handheld plant such as saws and whacker plates
Brands Include:
Wirtgen, JCB, Bomag, Ammann
Candidate Requirements:
- NVQ Level 3 in Plant Maintenance or related discipline (Level 2 considered if time-served)
- Proven experience in a similar role (minimum 5 years preferred)
- Full UK driving licence
- CSCS card
- Ability to work independently and in a team
- Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills
On-Call & Overtime Details:
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On-call rota: 1 in 4 weeks (Saturday to Saturday)
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Standby fee: £325 per on-call week
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Overtime available regularly
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Time and a half: 17:00 – 00:00
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Double time: 00:00 – 06:00
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Minimum 4 hours paid for on-call callouts
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Employee discount scheme
- Free and on-site parking
- Company van, fuel card, and phone for field work
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Friendly and supportive team culture
Please apply today to discuss further!