Heavy Mechanical Engineer - Mobile
Location: Ipswich
Contract: Permanent
United Plant Services is a leading engineering and asset management business, delivering expert engineering support and fleet management solutions for Heavy Mobile Equipment (HME) across the quarrying and waste sectors. As part of the Briggs Equipment Group, one of the UK's leading providers of asset management and maintenance solutions, we are committed to investing in our people and supporting long-term career development.
If you're a skilled engineer with experience in heavy plant maintenance and are looking for an opportunity to work with industry-leading equipment while developing your career, we'd love to hear from you.
The Role
As a Mobile Heavy Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining, repairing, and inspecting a wide range of heavy plant equipment, ensuring our customers' operations remain safe, productive, and efficient.
Key Responsibilities
- Carrying out servicing, maintenance, and repairs on Heavy Plant Equipment.
- Diagnosing faults across hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems.
- Completing planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and thorough equipment inspections.
- Delivering exceptional customer service and responding effectively to customer queries.
- Working in line with all health, safety, environmental, and company policies.
- Accurately completing job reports electronically and ordering required parts.
- Maintaining your company vehicle to a high standard, ensuring it is fully stocked and operational.
- Building and maintaining strong customer relationships through consistent, high-quality service delivery.
What We're Looking For
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
- NVQ Level 3 in Plant Maintenance, Heavy Vehicle Maintenance, or an equivalent engineering qualification.
- Proven experience servicing and repairing heavy plant equipment and machinery.
- Experience working with leading manufacturers such as Liebherr, CAT, Komatsu, or Volvo.
- Strong knowledge of hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems.
- The ability to work independently and effectively under pressure.
- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workload.
- A customer-focused approach and strong communication skills.
- A flexible, positive, and committed attitude.
What We Offer
In return, we provide a competitive rewards package and excellent career development opportunities, including:
- Competitive salary (negotiable depending on experience)
- Ongoing training and career progression opportunities
- Company pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 6%
- Profit Share bonus linked to business performance
- Paycare and eyecare health cash plan
- High street retail discounts
- Company van with personal use allowance
Reasonable Adjustments:
We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact our Recruitment Team and we will be happy to support you.
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Heavy Mechanical Engineer - Mobile in Ipswich employer: United Plant Services
United Plant Services is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Leeds where you can thrive as a Mobile Heavy Mechanical Engineer. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, we provide opportunities for career progression alongside industry-leading equipment, ensuring that our team members are well-equipped to excel in their roles. Our supportive work culture prioritises safety and efficiency, making it a rewarding place to contribute to meaningful projects while enjoying the benefits of working with a dedicated team.
