Full job descriptionPlant Engineer (Construction Machinery)
£45,000 - £50,000 + Training + Progression + 1 Day of Holiday Each Year, Rising to 25 Days + Bank Holidays + Early Friday Finish + Overtime Availability + Company Benefits
Rushden (Yard-Based)
Are you a Plant Engineer with mechanical or electrical maintenance experience looking to join a specialist lifting equipment company where you’ll play a key role in keeping a modern fleet operating safely and efficiently?
Do you enjoy a hands-on role combining preventative maintenance, fault finding and technical problem solving, with the opportunity to support both the workshop and customer sites?
The company are a specialist provider of tower crane hire, sales and support services, delivering lifting solutions to construction projects across the UK.
With a strong reputation for reliability, technical expertise and customer service, the company continues to invest in its equipment, people and operational standards, offering a stable environment with opportunities for long-term development.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Plant Engineer or Technician to take ownership of maintaining yard equipment, supporting breakdowns, and ensuring all machinery is prepared to the highest quality and safety standards.
The Role:
*Carry out routine servicing and preventative maintenance on plant equipment
*Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults both in the yard and on customer sites
*Ensure all maintenance activities are completed in line with ISO and Health & Safety standards
*Prepare equipment to the highest standard before it leaves the depot
*Provide technical support to engineers, office staff and customers when required
*Manage stock levels and identify parts requirements
The Person:
*Experience mechanical and electrical works
*Background in heavy plant equipment maintenance
Job reference: BBBH26061b

Keywords: Plant Maintenance Engineer, Plant Engineer, Heavy Plant, Construction Plant, Crane Engineer, Tower Cranes, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Maintenance, Preventative Maintenance, Reactive Maintenance, Rushden, Northampton, Northamptonshire

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