At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and repair a variety of mobile plant machinery in a dynamic port environment.
- Company: Join The Bristol Port Company, a key player in the UK's logistics and distribution sector.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, profit-sharing, generous holidays, and access to onsite facilities.
- Other info: Flexible shift patterns and excellent career growth opportunities await you.
- Why this job: Be part of a vital team that keeps the UK's major port running smoothly.
- Qualifications: Level 3 motor vehicle apprenticeship and experience with commercial vehicles required.
The Bristol Port Company are looking for a Mobile Plant Mechanic to join their team.
Location: Bristol, BS11 9DQ
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: £44,801 per annum plus overtime and benefits (pay review pending 1 July 2026)
About Us: As one of the UK’s major ports, The Bristol Port Company provides the full range of warehousing, logistics and distribution services. Established in 1991, the Port now employs over 600 people and has invested over £600 million in infrastructure, equipment and its workforce. Bristol Port is a key national asset and a major economic driver for the South West region; the Company and businesses on the Port Estate contribute more than £1 billion to UK GDP.
Mobile Plant Mechanic - The Role: You will carry out maintenance on a large variety of mobile plant machinery and vehicles across our busy 24-hour, 7-day-a-week operation. Working shift patterns, you will maintain equipment to the highest standards, working both independently and as part of our team.
Mobile Plant Mechanic - You:
- You will be enthusiastic, capable of working on your own initiative and being part of a team.
- Have successfully completed a recognised motor vehicle apprenticeship, Level 3 minimum.
- You will have mechanical knowledge and experience of working with commercial vehicles, forklift trucks and loading shovels, preferably with a multi-skill background, i.e. hydraulics, electrics & diesel engines.
- You must have a flexible attitude and be willing to commit to the demands of a busy Port, which operates over 24 hours/7 days per week working a shift pattern.
- A full driving licence and your own transport are essential.
Mobile Plant Mechanic - Benefits Package:
- Holidays: 25 days per annum, plus 8 Bank Holidays
- Profit related pay: A scheme currently operates which rewards all employees with a share of Company profits
- Company Pension Scheme: Group Personal Pension Plan
- Subsidised Canteens
- GP Service: free access to onsite GP
- Gym: Free access to onsite gym
Please be aware, due to the nature of the role, only candidates eligible to both live and work in the UK will be considered for the role. No sponsorship or relocation packages will be offered for this role.
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Locations
Mobile Plant Mechanic in Bath, Somerset employer: The Bristol Port Company
The Bristol Port Company is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where you can thrive as a Mobile Plant Mechanic. With competitive salaries, generous benefits including profit-sharing, and opportunities for professional growth within a key national asset, you'll be part of a dedicated team that plays a vital role in the South West's economy. Enjoy a supportive culture with access to onsite facilities like a gym and GP service, all while contributing to a company that values its workforce and invests in its future.
