At a Glance
- Tasks: Service and repair heavy plant machinery, ensuring everything runs smoothly.
- Company: Established West London business with a diverse fleet of equipment.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, company van, accommodation options, and overtime opportunities.
- Other info: Hands-on work with varied equipment and excellent earning potential.
- Why this job: Join a stable role where your skills are valued and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Experience in maintaining heavy construction or quarrying plant and strong problem-solving skills.
The predicted salary is between 18.9 - 23.1 £ per hour.
We are looking for an experienced and capable Plant Mechanic to join a well-established and successful West London-based business operating a large and varied fleet of heavy plant and processing equipment. This is a permanent, long-term opportunity for a skilled mechanic who is confident working independently and takes pride in keeping machinery running safely and reliably.
The Role
You will be responsible for servicing, maintenance, fault finding and repairs across a wide range of equipment, including:
- Crushers and screeners
- Aggregate washing plant
- Excavators from approximately 1 tonne up to 50 tonnes
- Volvo A30 articulated dump trucks
- Dozers and loading shovels
- Smaller plant, machinery and tools
- Welding and fabrication repairs where required
The work is varied and hands-on, with responsibility for diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs efficiently to minimise downtime.
What We’re Looking For
We are particularly interested in experienced plant mechanics or engineers who:
- Have strong experience maintaining and repairing heavy construction or quarrying plant
- Are confident with mechanical and hydraulic fault finding
- Have good welding and fabrication ability
- Can work under their own initiative without constant supervision
- Are practical problem-solvers who can diagnose faults and get equipment back into service
- Take pride in the quality and reliability of their work
Experience with crushing, screening or aggregate processing equipment would be particularly valuable.
Hours
Monday to Friday: 7.00am – 5.00pm
Saturday: 7.00am – 2.00pm
Monday to Friday is paid as 10 hours per day, including lunch breaks.
Pay & Package
£20.00 per hour basic rate
£30.00 per hour overtime rate
The package also includes:
- Company van supplied
- Accommodation can be provided if required
- Long-term, stable employment
- Regular overtime and strong earning potential
- A varied fleet and interesting range of equipment to work on
This position would suit an experienced plant mechanic looking for a stable role where their knowledge and ability are valued and where they can take real responsibility for the equipment they maintain.
Apply with details of your plant experience, the equipment you have worked on and your current location.
Heavy Plant Mechanic employer: Number 8 Resourcing Limited
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Contact Details:
Number 8 Resourcing Limited Recruitment Team
