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.

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.