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: On-call rota: 1 in 4 weeks (Saturday to Saturday) Standby fee: £325 per on-call week Overtime available regularly Time and a half: 17:00 – 00:00 Double time: 00:00 – 06:00 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!