Vehicle and Plant Technician

H W Martin; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction services company is seeking a skilled Vehicle and Plant Technician to join their team in Leiston. The role involves maintaining and repairing various vehicles and plant equipment. Ideal candidates will possess a City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 qualification, excellent diagnostic skills, and a full driving licence. Benefits include a competitive salary, 25 days annual leave increasing with service, and ongoing technical training. Join a supportive and friendly environment that values employee development.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Ongoing technical training

Use of a fully equipped service van

Qualifications

• Must hold a relevant qualification (City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3).
• Completion of a recognised apprenticeship or equivalent experience required.
• Possess a full driving licence due to remote location.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for diagnostics and repair of vehicles and plant equipment.
• Perform routine running repairs and servicing.
• Work independently with a service van for on-site repairs.

Skills

First class diagnostic skills

Ability to manage own workload

Flexible and proactive approach

Education

City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 qualification

Completion of a recognised apprenticeship

Job description

Skilled Vehicle and Plant Technician – Days shift Pattern

Job title: Vehicle and Plant Technician

Location: Based at Sizewell C, Ipswich, Leiston, Suffolk, IP16 4EW

Hours: 40 hours per week based on a day shift

• Monday to Friday 0800-1600 (Shift can have flexibility)
• Saturday morning work may be required as and when required.
• Overtime required when needed

Hourly rate: Excellent rates of pay + other benefits + opportunities for overtime

Additional benefits: 25 days annual leave, rising to 28 days after 10 years’ service, plus bank holidays, Employee Assistance Programme, Life Assurance.

Contract Type: Permanent

About us

The Martin Group of Companies (Est. 1976) provide specialist services to the construction and waste recycling industries, with a turnover in excess of £223m in 2022. We are committed to building a first‑class talented workforce, so that we can offer the very best service to our customers.

With extensive and modern workshop facilities at our head office site, H.W. Martin (Plant) Limited provide maintenance solutions to the Martin Group fleet of nearly 1000 vehicles and plant equipment. In addition, we are a DAF parts and service dealership and have a long‑standing list of commercial customers. Our reliable and proactive service offered is widely recognised as being industry leading.

The opportunity

Looking for your next opportunity? Look no further. We’re searching for a skilled Vehicle and Plant Technician to join our amazing, friendly team. In this role, you’ll help keep our mobile and static plant equipment/vehicles running at their best, ensuring they’re repaired and back in service as quickly as possible.

If you enjoy taking ownership of your work, you’ll have the freedom to perform diagnostics and determine the best approach to maintenance and repairs.

What you’ll be doing

• Responsible for fast and accurate diagnoses and choosing the right repair techniques.
• Daily routine running repairs
• Plant servicing/Inspections (Including Tractors and tankers)
• HGV running repairs
• LCV running repairs
• Working independently to maintain and repair plant equipment and components on site with a service van

What we are looking for

• You will have a relevant City & Guilds or a NVQ Level 3 qualification.
• Completion of a recognised apprenticeship or the equivalent level workplace experience.
• First class diagnostic skills and fully conversant with the latest plant repair and maintenance techniques.
• Ability to manage own workload and work to the highest standards.
• Flexible and proactive in approach.
• HGV Category C license would be beneficial but is not essential
• Full driving licence is required due to our remote location and to be able to travel to other sites.
• Please note that due to the working location your will be required to complete BPSS clearance

The benefits

• Use of a fully equipped service van is provided to attend on site repairs and breakdowns.
• Secure employment working for a long established, successful, expanding Company.
• Good rates of pay with opportunities for overtime at enhanced rates.
• Opportunity to join the Company pension scheme.
• On‑going technical training provided.
• Working as part of a great team culture.

Next Steps

If you are looking for a new challenge and feel you have the skills to take on this vital role then please submit your CV or use our online Operative Application form below and submit your details.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from any suitably qualified persons.

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