At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspect, service, and repair a variety of plant and commercial vehicles.
- Company: Join a leading team at one of the UK's busiest ports.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days' leave, profit-sharing, pension scheme, and free gym access.
- Other info: Flexible shift work with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team that keeps operations running 24/7.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Motor Vehicle Apprenticeship and strong mechanical skills required.
Salary: £46,055 per annum (plus overtime and benefits)
Are you a skilled mechanic looking for a varied, hands-on role where no two days are the same? Our client is looking for an enthusiastic Mobile Plant Mechanic to join their team and help maintain their extensive fleet of plant and heavy equipment at one of the UK's busiest ports. Working in a fast-paced 24/7 operation, you'll play a vital role in ensuring their vehicles and plant remain safe, reliable and ready to keep the port moving.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Mobile Plant Mechanic, you'll be responsible for inspecting, servicing, diagnosing and repairing a wide range of plant and commercial vehicles, helping to minimise downtime and maximise operational efficiency. You'll work on equipment including:
- Commercial vehicles
- Forklift trucks
- Loading shovels
- Other mobile plant and associated equipment
What We're Looking For
To succeed in this role, you'll have:
- A recognised Motor Vehicle Apprenticeship (Level 3 minimum)
- Strong mechanical knowledge and practical fault-finding skills
- Experience working on commercial vehicles, forklift trucks or heavy plant
- Ideally, a multi-skilled background including hydraulics, electrics and diesel engines
- The ability to work independently and use your own initiative
- A proactive, flexible approach with a commitment to high standards of safety and workmanship
- A full UK driving licence and your own transport
Working Hours
This is a shift-based role supporting a busy port operation that runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Flexibility is essential, and you'll be part of a team committed to keeping operations running around the clock.
What We Offer
We recognise that our people are our greatest asset and offer an excellent benefits package, including:
- 25 days' annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays
- Profit-Related Pay Scheme, giving all employees the opportunity to share in the Company's success
- Company Pension Scheme
- Subsidised canteens
- Free onsite GP service
- Free access to our onsite gym
If you're a motivated mechanic who enjoys solving problems, working with a wide variety of equipment and being part of an essential operation, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a team that keeps the port moving.
Mobile Plant Mechanic in Bristol employer: MDE Consultants Ltd
Join a dynamic team at one of the UK's busiest ports, where your skills as a Mobile Plant Mechanic will be valued and rewarded. With a strong emphasis on employee well-being, we offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave, profit-sharing opportunities, and access to onsite facilities like a gym and GP service. Our fast-paced, supportive work culture fosters growth and encourages initiative, making it an ideal environment for mechanics looking to advance their careers while contributing to essential operations.
