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, generous holidays, pension scheme, and free gym access.
- Other info: Flexible shift patterns in a fast-paced, supportive team atmosphere.
- Why this job: Be part of a vital operation that contributes over £1 billion to the UK economy.
- 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.
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: £44,801 per annum plus overtime and benefits (pay review pending 1 July 2026)
As one of the UK’s major ports, The Bristol Port Company provides the full range of warehousing, logistics and distribution services. 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:
- 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
- Company Pension Scheme: Group Personal Pension Plan
- Subsidised Canteens
- Gym: Free access to onsite gym
No sponsorship or relocation packages will be offered for this role.
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Locations
Temporary 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 holiday allowances, and access to onsite facilities like a gym and subsidised canteens, employees enjoy a supportive culture that prioritises well-being and professional growth. As a key player in the South West's economy, working here means being part of a vital team that contributes significantly to the UK's logistics and distribution sector.
