Plant Mechanic/Fitter

Job description

Our people bring together experience, innovation and expertise to deliver high-quality ground engineering solutions. A career at Soil Engineering gives you the opportunity to push boundaries, explore new ideas and reach your potential.

We are looking for passionate, skilled Plant Mechanics/Fitters to support our Plant Department in Leeds, to carry out preparation, fault finding, repairs, and scheduled maintenance of mechanical construction plant equipment (Fraste, Dando and Soilmec) including hydraulics, and instrumentation, both in the Depot in Leeds, and on sites throughout the UK. You will service maintain and repair cable percussion drilling rigs, rotary drilling rigs, top hammers, grout mixing plant, water and mud pumps, water tanks, silos, ancillary drilling and probing plant and equipment, ensuring acceptable housekeeping practices are employed and maintained.

The role will be based out of our Leeds Yard and will be required to attend sites throughout the UK, including overnight stays.

A van will be provided, and work will need to be undertaken within the companies’ procedures and policies, ensuring that the work is carried in a safe, timely and cost-effective manner.

45-hour week, Monday to Friday 07:30 - 17:30.

Desired profile

Knowledge & Experience Required:

·  NVQ in Plant Maintenance

·  Valid CSCS card for Slinger/Signaller, Abrasive Wheels

·  Experience of working on mobile and static construction equipment

·  Experience of maintenance and repairs in the following areas:

o   Diesel Engines 

o   Hydraulic Systems 

o   Fault Finding 

·  Ability to think difficulties through and problem solve

·  Ability to identify, assess and highlight faults/problems

·  To be familiar with hydraulic systems including the reading and interpretation of hydraulic diagrams

·  To be familiar with electronic systems including the reading and interpretation of diagrams,  engines and fuel systems and transmissions

·  Manual Handling Training

·  Good communicator and team player

·  Welding qualification desirable

·  A full UK Driving Licence is required.

About Soil Engineering

Soil Engineering Geoservices Limited was founded in 1963 as the Ground Investigation arm of Holst Construction.
Created with the intention of giving Holst a technical advantage in their design process through detailed ground investigation, we now provide that same geotechnical specialist advantage to clients across the UK, through our three core business streams:
• Ground Investigation
• Drilling and Grouting
• Geotechnical Testing

Our capabilities are delivered by a highly skilled team of Operatives and Engineers, with a comprehensive in-house support team providing Plant Maintenance, Procurement and Commercial Services. Based across the UK at Leeds, Coatbridge and Camberley we offer a complete service from desk study to completed design and remediation across a broad scope of geotechnical specialist disciplines. Our systems are certified for Safety, Environmental Management and Quality.