Mobile Plant Mechanic
Package:
Salary: £46,800 - £50,000 P/A
Shifts: Days Only
Benefits: Fully kitted out company van and fuel card, 20 Days annual leave plus all bank holidays, 8% Pension (5%/3%) rising to 8.9% in April 2027, Additional earnings available on weekends occasionally, Uniform and tools provided.
The Role:
Mobile Plant Mechanic
Working days only and travelling between sites across Greater Manchester, the successful candidate will carry out servicing, maintenance and breakdown repairs across a fleet of heavy and mobile plant machinery. The role covers both planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown response, keeping equipment operational across multiple sites.
Responsibilities:
- Carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs on loading shovels, loaders, tractors and other heavy and mobile plant machinery.
- Diagnose mechanical and hydraulic faults and complete breakdown repairs to minimise downtime.
- Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across the plant fleet on a regular basis.
- Repair and replace worn or failed mechanical components as required.
- Work on hydraulic systems including pumps, hoses, valves and cylinders.
- Travel between sites in Astley, Stockport, Macclesfield and Chester as part of the mobile role.
- Respond to breakdowns and return machinery to operational condition as quickly as possible.
Entry Requirements:
- Recognised qualification in Plant Maintenance, Heavy Vehicle Mechanics or a related discipline, or 10+ years experience repairing plant machinery.
- 3+ years of hands-on experience maintaining and repairing heavy or mobile plant machinery.
- Proven ability to diagnose and repair mechanical and hydraulic faults.
- Experience working on hydraulic systems including pumps, hoses, valves and cylinders.
- Full UK driving licence, valid and held for a minimum of 2 years.
- Experience working across multiple sites or in a mobile capacity is ideally preferred.
About Auxtronic
Auxtronic is a leading recruitment specialist partnering with blue-chip manufacturers and high-tech systems integrators within the fields of engineering and automation.
We operate across key industries including Food & Beverages, Distribution, Automotive, Pharmaceutical, Aggregates, and Robotics throughout the UK and Europe.
Auxtronic acts as a third-party employment consultant on behalf of our client and is a committed equal opportunities employer, encouraging candidates from all backgrounds to trust us with their career progression.
Mobile Plant Mechanic in Ringway employer: Auxtronic Ltd
Auxtronic is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and supportive work environment for Lead Electricians in the East Midlands. With competitive salaries, extensive benefits including a fully expensed company van, generous holiday allowance, and opportunities for professional development through formal training, employees are encouraged to grow and thrive within the company. The collaborative culture and commitment to quality service ensure that you will be part of a dedicated team that values your contributions and invests in your future.
