Mechanical Engineer/Heavy Plant Machinery Engineer

Mechanical Engineer / Heavy Plant Machinery Engineer Benefits: Location: Mansfield, Nottinghamshire Salary: £30,000 - £50,000 DOE + Bonus + Benefits Job Type: Permanent | Full-TimeHours: Monday to Thursday 8am to 5pm & Fridays 8am to 4pm 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Pension contribution of up to 5% employer contribution Ongoing training and professional development Excellent career progression opportunities Stable, permanent position with a growing engineering business Are you an experienced Mechanical Engineer, Plant Fitter, Heavy Plant Technician, or Diesel Mechanic looking for your next opportunity? Our client is a well-established and growing engineering business operating within the specialist machinery sector. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to join their workshop team in Mansfield. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a wide range of heavy plant and specialist equipment, with excellent training, career progression, and long-term job security. The Role Working within a busy workshop environment, you'll be responsible for the inspection, maintenance, repair, and rebuild of heavy machinery and associated equipment. Key Responsibilities * Strip down, inspect, overhaul, and rebuild heavy plant machinery * Diagnose and repair faults on diesel engines, hydraulic systems, and electrical components * Carry out preventative maintenance and repairs to a high standard * Utilise diagnostic equipment and technical knowledge to optimise machinery performance * Ensure all work complies with company quality and safety standards Candidate Requirements * Previous experience working on heavy plant machinery, diesel engines, hydraulics, or similar equipment * NVQ Level 3 in Plant Maintenance, Land-Based Engineering, HGV Mechanics, or equivalent * Strong mechanical fault-finding and problem-solving skills * Welding and fabrication experience would be advantageous * Full UK Driving Licence * Own tools preferred * Right to work in the UK If you're a hands-on engineer looking to join a respected company where your skills will be valued and developed, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for immediate consideration