Mobile Plant & Vehicle Mechanic OCU Utilities · P&T Stourton

OCU Group; Stourton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Mobile Plant & Vehicle Mechanic to diagnose, repair, and maintain mobile plant equipment across various sites. This role offers fieldwork independence with strong support from an office and workshop team. The ideal candidate must have a trade qualification and proven experience with mobile equipment. Responsibilities include preventative maintenance, safety inspections, and liaising with clients. This position ensures minimal downtime and delivers high-quality service.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with mobile plant equipment.
• Current Driver’s License (HR/MR license desirable).
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs on plant equipment.
• Conduct safety inspections and complete service reports.
• Liaise with clients and site supervisors to ensure minimal downtime.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Education

Trade Qualification – Mobile Plant Mechanic or Heavy Vehicle Mechanic

Construction White Card

Job description

Mobile Plant & Vehicle Mechanic

As a Mobile Plant Mechanic, you will be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining mobile plant equipment across various sites. You’ll enjoy the independence of working in the field, supported by a strong office and workshop team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs on a range of plant equipment (excavators, Plant trailers, Telehandlers, etc.).
• Fault diagnosis using diagnostic tools and manuals.
• Conduct safety inspections and complete service reports.
• Liaise with clients and site supervisors to ensure minimal downtime.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and a clean work vehicle.

Requirements:

• Trade Qualification – Mobile Plant Mechanic or Heavy Vehicle Mechanic (Cert III or equivalent).
• Proven experience working with mobile plant equipment.
• Current Driver’s License (HR/MR license desirable).
• High attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Construction White Card.
• Familiarity with hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems.

About Us

At OCU Group we are a trusted leader in the infrastructure engineering in the utilities, digital, and energy markets, specialising in safely and efficiently delivering complex client requirements. With the continued growth, the need for a Mobile Plant Mechanic is required to carry out high-quality maintenance and repair services for a wide range of plant and heavy machinery.

Company Information

OCU leads the way in end-to-end infrastructure engineering in the utilities, digital, and energy markets, specialising in safely and efficiently delivering complex client requirements. Our breadth of capabilities and depth of operational capacity, paired with our cutting-edge technology, ensure that we are not just part of the market; we are leading it.

Working directly with many of the country’s leading power, energy transition, water, telecoms and digital clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.