Heavy Plant Mechanic - Cornwall

Plant Fitter

Excellent Salary | Overtime Available | Training & Development | Cornwall | Permanent, Full-Time

About the Role

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Plant Fitter to join a leading mineral exploration drilling contractor based in Cornwall.

Working within a busy workshop and supporting drilling operations across the UK, you will be responsible for maintaining, servicing and repairing a wide range of heavy plant, drilling equipment and support vehicles, ensuring equipment is safe, reliable and ready for deployment.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to join a well-established business that offers long-term career security, ongoing training and the chance to work alongside highly experienced engineers.

What's on Offer

• Excellent salary with overtime opportunities.

• Permanent, full-time position.

• Long-term career progression.

• Ongoing manufacturer and in-house training.

• Work with modern drilling and heavy plant equipment.

• Supportive team environment with a strong safety culture.

• Opportunity to develop specialist knowledge within the drilling industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair heavy plant, drilling rigs and associated equipment.

• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults.

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs.

• Inspect equipment and complete repair reports.

• Replace and overhaul engines, transmissions, pumps and hydraulic components.

• Carry out welding and fabrication repairs where required.

• Ensure all equipment meets company safety standards before deployment.

• Work closely with drilling crews to minimise equipment downtime.

• Maintain workshop housekeeping and comply with health and safety procedures.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience as a Plant Fitter, Heavy Plant Engineer or Plant Mechanic.

• Experience working on heavy plant, construction, quarrying, mining or drilling equipment.

• Strong hydraulic, diesel engine and mechanical fault-finding skills.

• Ability to diagnose and repair equipment independently.

• Full UK driving licence.

• Good communication skills and a proactive approach to problem solving.

• Right to work in the UK.

Desirable Experience

• Experience working on drilling rigs or mineral exploration equipment.

• Knowledge of Caterpillar, Komatsu, Volvo, JCB, Atlas Copco, Sandvik or Epiroc equipment.

• Welding or fabrication experience.

• Electrical diagnostics.

• LOLER inspection experience.

• HGV licence (advantageous but not essential).

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for a hands-on Plant Fitter who enjoys solving mechanical problems and takes pride in keeping equipment operating safely and efficiently. Whether your background is construction, quarrying, mining or drilling, you'll be joining a company that values practical experience, teamwork and a positive attitude.

Apply Today

If you're looking for a long-term career with a respected contractor offering excellent training, career progression and the opportunity to work on specialist drilling equipment, we'd love to hear from you.