Mobile Plant Mechanic in West Yorkshire
Posted by Alecto Recruitment
£40,000 – £50,000 a year
West Yorkshire · Permanent · Remote working
£40,000 - £50,000 + Van + Overtime + Stays Away Permanent | Full-Time | On-site (Leeds Yard + UK Travel)
Are you a skilled Plant Mechanic or Fitter who takes pride in fixing things properly?
Do you want to work with specialist drilling and construction plant, not just the usual site machinery?
If you're looking for a role that offers variety, responsibility, and the chance to work with industry-leading equipment, this opportunity is worth your attention.
What's in it for you:
- £40,000 - £50,000 basic salary (depending on experience)
- Company van and travel expenses
- Overtime + stay-away allowance for site work
- 45-hour week, Monday to Friday (07:30 - 17:30)
- Long-term job security with a respected industry leader
- Career development & manufacturer training
- Mix of depot and field work - Leeds-based with UK travel
What you'll be doing:
You'll be responsible for the preparation, maintenance, fault finding and repair of specialist drilling and construction plant, including:
- Rotary and cable percussion drilling rigs (Fraste, Dando, Soilmec)
- Top hammers, grout mixing plant, water and mud pumps
- Silos, tanks, and ancillary geotechnical equipment
- You'll diagnose and repair faults on mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems to keep the fleet in top condition. Most work will be based from the Leeds depot, but you'll also travel to sites around the UK, including occasional overnight stays.
What you'll need:
- NVQ in Plant Maintenance (or equivalent hands-on experience)
- Proven background maintaining mobile and static construction equipment
- Confident with diesel engines, hydraulics, and fault finding
- Ability to read and interpret hydraulic and electrical diagrams
- CSCS card, Manual Handling, and Abrasive Wheels training desirable
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Own tools required
- Welding experience - nice to have, not essential
Why apply?
This is a chance to join a highly skilled, supportive team that takes pride in delivering quality work. You'll work with advanced equipment, expand your technical expertise, and have real opportunities to grow your career within specialist engineering.
If you've got solid plant fitting experience, strong problem-solving skills, and want a role that values your craft, apply today.
We'll be in touch for a quick, confidential chat to run through the details.
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