Plant Mechanic

2 weeks ago

Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom ACS Staffing Solutions Full time £40,000 - £60,000 per year

Job Description

Plant Mechanic
Location: Northampton
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum
Contracted Hours: 50 hours per week
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:00 – 17:00
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

A highly reputable and long-established client in the plant and surfacing industry is currently seeking an experienced Plant Mechanic to join their operations team in Northampton. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified engineer looking to work with a wide variety of modern equipment and enjoy a mix of workshop and field-based responsibilities.

About the Role:
This position involves servicing, maintaining, and repairing a fleet of heavy and small plant machinery used in the road surfacing sector. The successful candidate will be expected to respond to on-site breakdowns as well as conduct preventative maintenance at the depot.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Diagnose and repair faults across mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems
  • Carry out scheduled servicing and inspections
  • Attend on-site breakdowns as part of a 1-in-4 on-call rota (Saturday to Saturday)
  • Complete all job documentation and service records accurately
  • Adhere to health & safety standards across all working environments
  • Maintain plant reliability to minimise operational downtime

Machinery Covered:

  • Surfacing equipment
  • Pavers
  • Planers
  • Rollers
  • Street Masters
  • Small handheld plant such as saws and whacker plates

Brands Include: Wirtgen, JCB, Bomag, Ammann

Candidate Requirements:

  • NVQ Level 3 in Plant Maintenance or related discipline (Level 2 considered if time-served)
  • Proven experience in a similar role (minimum 5 years preferred)
  • Full UK driving licence
  • CSCS card
  • Ability to work independently and in a team
  • Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills

On-Call & Overtime Details:

  • On-call rota: 1 in 4 weeks (Saturday to Saturday)
  • Standby fee: £325 per on-call week
  • Overtime available regularly
    • Time and a half: 17:00 – 00:00
    • Double time: 00:00 – 06:00
    • Minimum 4 hours paid for on-call callouts

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • Employee discount scheme
  • Free and on-site parking
  • Company van, fuel card, and phone for field work
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • Friendly and supportive team culture

Please apply today to discuss further

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