Mechanical Plant Specialist

22 hours ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Coyle Personnel Full time

Company Overview:

We are Coyle Personnel, a leading provider of recruitment services in the construction and infrastructure sectors. Our team is dedicated to helping clients find the best talent for their projects.

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Engineer to join our Plant Team at our tunnel drive site. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining 95% plus machine availability, ensuring high levels of production and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ongoing operation and maintenance of current installations, including TBM machines.
  • Management of spare parts, working closely with store personnel to ensure readiness and sufficient stocks.
  • Central focal point for plant-related issues, including breakdowns, noise management, shutdown management, and required documentation.
  • Interface management with production/tunnelling teams.
  • Support for directly employed Fitters and Electricians, ensuring their needs are met regarding plant, equipment, and materials.
  • Enforcement of maintenance schedules and monitoring of compliance.
  • Review of maintenance technician work to ensure adherence to manufacturer's instructions and best practice.
  • Provision of up-to-date information for maintenance teams, including drawings, O&M manuals, dismantling methodologies, specialist tools, and equipment.
  • Assistance to Senior Engineers with other tasks and activities as required.
  • Maintenance check sheet creation, schedule planning, machine downtime management, and spare part management.
  • Collaboration with Mechanical, Electrical, and Construction Foremen to ensure timely maintenance, scheduled downtime, and sufficient personnel for works.
  • Proposal and implementation of modifications and improvements to plant, enhancing safety and increasing machine availability.
  • Plant inspection and monitoring to ensure fit-for-purpose, with statutory inspections and certificates ensured.

Salary: Estimated £55,000 - £65,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Required Qualifications:

  • A mechanical background with experience in plant maintenance, welding, and fabrication, particularly in the tunnelling and underground sectors.
  • Excellent knowledge of materials, specifications, and industry working practices.
  • A minimum bachelor's degree (grade 2:1 minimum) in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
  • A proven track record of production management, with strong technical ability to apply knowledge and experience to solving complex problems.
  • Experience related to areas such as bulk material handling, hydraulic systems, pressurized pipework, instrumentation, control, electronics, electrical systems, static and fluid design, and testing and commissioning, will be beneficial.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, able to communicate technical matters effectively with employees, managers, and senior management.
  • Ability to evaluate alternatives and make decisions, even when all information is not available, and gain appropriate approvals for works.
  • Capacity to manage change, identify problems, their causes, and practical solutions.
  • Ensuring equipment and machinery availability and overall utilization targets are met.
  • Engagement with equipment and parts suppliers to contribute to effective production equipment operation and problem resolution.
  • Compliance with project policies, procedures, and standards regarding finance, health and safety, quality, and human resources.


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