Plant Technician

Ardent Advisors, LLC; Ramsey; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Ramsey, England, is seeking a Plant Technician to maintain and repair plant assets and towable equipment. The candidate should have NVQ Level 2 (or above) in maintenance and 2-3 years of hands-on experience. Responsibilities include servicing equipment, diagnosing faults, and ensuring safety. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including healthcare and a pension.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension

Healthcare

22 days holiday allowance

Employee discounts

Cycle-to-work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• 2–3 years hands-on experience in a similar environment.
• Comfortable using a wide range of workshop tools and equipment.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Servicing, maintaining, and repairing construction plant assets.
• Diagnosing faults and performing effective repairs.
• Delivering excellent customer service.

Skills

Diagnostics and repairs

Preventative maintenance

Health and safety compliance

Technical manual interpretation

Workshop tools proficiency

Hydraulic systems experience

Forklift or telehandler licence

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Plant, Mechanical, or Heavy Vehicle Maintenance

Job description

Plant Technician – Ardent Advisors

Location: Ramsey, England, United Kingdom

Pay: £16-£18 per hour (DOE)

Role Overview

You will play a key role in maintaining and repairing a wide range of plant assets and towable equipment, ensuring everything is in safe working order and performing at its best. You will work both independently and alongside colleagues to deliver high‑quality service and support to our operational teams.

Responsibilities

• Servicing, maintaining, and repairing construction plant assets and towable equipment
• Diagnosing faults using specialist tools and equipment and carrying out effective repairs
• Performing regular inspections of machines and components to ensure safety and reliability
• Logging maintenance and inspection records digitally on a tablet, including compliance images
• Working closely with the workshop supervisor to plan and prioritise tasks
• Attending breakdowns on site when required to minimise downtime and disruption
• Delivering excellent customer service to both internal and external stakeholders

Qualifications & Experience

• NVQ Level 2 (or above) in Plant, Mechanical, or Heavy Vehicle Maintenance or equivalent, with 2–3 years hand‑on experience in a similar environment
• Strong experience in diagnostics, repairs, and preventative maintenance; knowledge of health, safety, and compliance in a workshop setting
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, diagrams, and schematics; familiarity with digital systems for recording inspections
• Comfortable using a wide range of workshop tools and equipment; proactive safety‑first approach
• Experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems; maintaining small tools and heavy equipment is highly beneficial
• Optional: manufacturer‑specific training or certifications, towable equipment experience, forklift or telehandler licence, mentoring junior technicians, lean or continuous improvement knowledge
• Full UK driving licence

Our Company

Every day we work smarter, greener and use our imaginations. Our purpose at Clancy is simple – we make life better for everyone's growing families. We play a vital role in providing fresh drinking water and power to millions of homes and businesses and much more. We are one of the biggest family‑owned construction businesses in the UK and we care about our people, our clients and the environment.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Manufacturing
• Industries: Manufacturing

What’s Next

Apply and we respond within two weeks. If you don’t hear back within that time, please don’t hesitate to chase us – one of our values is to do what we say we will do!

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Pension
• Healthcare
• Holiday allowance starting at 22 days per annum
• Clancy Xtras: employee discounts with Tesco, Sainsbury's, Currys PC World, Vue Cinemas and others
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

Equal Opportunity

Clancy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you require any reasonable adjustments for an interview, let us know and we will accommodate. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and Disability Confident and Committed.