Plant Mechanic - Heavy Plant Industry

Merit Careers Limited

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Rochester, Kent, gb on site Until 8/22/2026 First posted March 26, 2025 Last posted March 26, 2025
Job description

Workshop Fitter
Rochester
Permanent
45 hour
30k DOE

We are currently recruiting for a Workshop Fitter to work out of our Rochester Depot who will be carrying out planned maintenance activities to ensure that our plants operate safely and reliably. The maintenance will include PDIs, safety LOLER inspections, servicing and general damage repairs.

The main responsibilities of the role are:

  • The repair and maintenance of all types of machinery from 1.5t mini diggers to 35t excavators, as well as dumpers, rollers and telehandlers

You need to be self-motivated and be able to turn around machines quickly with accuracy, and you will also be responsible for ensuring the machinery is fit for hire.

We are looking for someone who is:

  • A qualified diesel mechanic
  • NVQ Level 2/3 in Plant Maintenance
  • In possession of a full, valid Driving Licence with no more than 3 points
  • Able to demonstrate a full and varied knowledge of plant machinery
  • Able to provide references to supplement your application
  • Having a CSCS card would be an advantage
  • Good spoken and written English

In return we will give you:

  • A competitive salary based on a 45 hour working week
  • Up to 25 days holiday excluding bank holidays
  • An additional days leave on your birthday

About this role

Summary

Perform maintenance and repairs on heavy machinery to ensure safety and reliability.

Job title

Plant Mechanic

Experience level

NVQ Level 2/3

Industry

heavy plant industry

Location requirements

Rochester, Kent, gb; on-site; no remote work

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

diesel mechanicNVQ Level 2/3 in plant maintenancefull driving licence

Preferred skills

CSCS

Specializations

heavy machineryplant maintenancediesel mechanic
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Rochester, UK

On-site City