At a Glance
- Tasks: Service and repair plant and commercial equipment, with varied daily challenges.
- Company: Established groundworks contractor with a supportive team culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, overtime pay, company vehicle, and training opportunities.
- Other info: Great long-term progression in a stable, workshop-based environment.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic role with hands-on work on diverse machinery every day.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Mechanical Engineer or Plant Fitter with strong diagnostic skills.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
A well-established groundworks contractor is looking to add a Mechanical Engineer to their growing team. This is a stable, days-based role offering training, overtime, and long-term progression within a supportive business. The company operates across construction and groundwork projects, maintaining their own fleet of HGVs and plant machinery, working on manufacturers such as DAF, JCB, and John Deere. You will mainly be based at the depot, carrying out servicing, repairs, and diagnostics across a mixed fleet. The role offers autonomy in your day-to-day work, with occasional travel to local sites when required. Varied role, great opportunity working on different machinery where no two days are the same.
Duties:
- Service, maintain, and repair plant and commercial equipment
- Diagnose faults and complete mechanical repairs
- Primarily workshop-based with occasional site visits
- Work across a mixed fleet including HGVs and plant machinery
- Overtime available at enhanced rates
Requirements:
- Experience as a Mechanical Engineer / Plant Fitter / Technician
- Background in plant, agricultural, or commercial vehicles
- Strong diagnostic and hands-on mechanical skills
- Fabrication / Welding Desirable
- Able to commute to St Albans and travel locally if needed
Agricultural/HGV Engineer in St Albans employer: Holt Recruitment
Join a well-established groundworks contractor in St Albans, where you will be part of a supportive team that values your growth and development. With competitive salaries, overtime opportunities, and a focus on training, this role as an Agricultural/HGV Engineer offers a dynamic work environment with varied tasks and the chance to work on a diverse fleet of machinery. Enjoy the autonomy of your day-to-day responsibilities while contributing to exciting construction and groundwork projects in a stable and rewarding setting.
