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.