Mechanical Engineer / Heavy Plant Machinery Engineer
Benefits
* Location: Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
* Salary: £30,000 – £50,000 DOE + Bonus + Benefits
* Job Type: Permanent | Full-TimeHours: 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.
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