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Plant Engineer (Mechanical / Heavy Machinery)

Ernest Gordon RecruitmentCambridge, Cambridgeshire🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 24 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to hone your mechanical and heavy machinery skills through comprehensive in-house training and mentorship within a reputable company. You'll thrive here if you're an experienced engineer eager to take ownership of complex repairs and contribute to a stable, growing business with clear progression paths. Apply now to join a supportive team and advance your engineering career.

Quick Overview

Salary
€19/hr
Work Type
On Site
Schedule
Full Time
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Field Service Engineer (Mechanical / Plant Machinery)

£16 - £19/hr + Overtime + Training + On Site Parking + Progression

*** Full In house Plant Machinery training ***

Cambridge

Are you an Engineer with a strong mechanical or electrical background looking to join a well-established company that offers specialist training and long-term progression?

Are you looking for a stable, workshop-based role where you can take ownership of repairs, fault finding and servicing on a wide range of construction machinery, while benefiting from fantastic in-house training and mentorship from experienced senior engineers to further develop your technical skills?

This growing engineering business specialises in the maintenance and repair of machinery across sectors such as construction, agricultural and recycling. Due to continued success, they are now looking to bring in an experienced Workshop Engineer to strengthen their team.

In this role, you will be responsible for diagnosing faults, carrying out repairs and servicing equipment to a high standard. You will work on hydraulic, mechanical and electrical systems, playing a key role in ensuring machinery is maintained and ready for customer use.

This role would suit an experienced mechanical Engineer or Plant Engineer looking for a secure, well-supported position with opportunities to further develop and progress.

The Role:

  • Carry out servicing, maintenance and repair of machinery
  • Diagnose faults across hydraulic, mechanical and electrical systems
  • Perform fabrication and basic welding where required
  • Work on automotive and machinery electrical systems
  • Ensure all work is completed to high safety and quality standards
  • Monday - Friday, full-time workshop-based role

The Person:

  • Experience as a Workshop Engineer, Plant Engineer or similar
  • Strong mechanical and/or electrical fault-finding skills
  • Experience working on construction, agricultural or similar machinery

Reference: BBBH26384

Keywords: Engineer, Plant Engineer, Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulics, Maintenance, Repair, Construction Machinery, Engineering

If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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