Plant Maintenance Technician

Overview

Maintain and inspect plant equipment, ensuring safety and operational readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• inspections
• repairs
• risk assessment
• permits
• tyre monitoring
• fluid checks

Tasks

This vital role ensures that all plant and equipment meet our high standards of safety, compliance, and operational readiness. Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, you will play a key role in upholding our mission and values, which you can explore here. -Conduct Pre-Delivery Inspections (PDIs) on earthworks plant, 4x4s, minibuses, and other site vehicles. -Record machine hours, damage, tyre wear, and apply plant ID stickers. -Support OEM staff with basic repairs and machine location. -Produce risk assessments and safe systems of work. -Issue Maintenance Permits to Work as required. -Monitor tyre conditions, undercarriage wear, and Ground Engaging Tools (GET). -Check and maintain safety equipment (e.g., cameras, alarms, lights). -Inspect and replenish fluids, grease pots, and perform basic greasing. -Assist with diagnostics and report issues to the Plant Desk. -Manage stock control of fluids and maintain COSHH-compliant storage.

Requirements

• nvq2
• cpcs a68
• cscs green
• cscs blue
• welding
• plant maintenance

What You Bring

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Plant Maintenance Technician to join our team. -NVQ Level 2 in Plant Maintenance -Basic computer literacy -CPCS A68 Plant Mover Card -Full UK Driving Licence -Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors -Familiarity with Tier 1 OEM equipment (e.g., Caterpillar, Volvo, Komatsu) -CSCS Green Card -Ability to write risk assessments and follow safe systems of work -Experience with heavy plant maintenance -Welding experience or qualification -CSCS Blue Skilled Worker Card

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Benefits

Salary £46k + lodging + company vehicle

About Blackwell Earthmoving Limited

-Delivers end‑to‑end earthworks, from concept and design through construction, commissioning and maintenance. -Specialises in large-scale earthmoving for transport and energy sectors, alongside soil stabilisation, brownfield remediation and advisory services. -Held strategic partnerships on marquee projects like HS2, supplying specialist earthworks and soils expertise. -Contributed to the development of the European Code of Practice for Sustainable Earthworks through Cambridge and EU collaborations. -Operates nationally from its Earls Colne HQ with regional offices, supporting multi‑disciplined civil engineering contracts. -Combines heavy plant capabilities with advisory, consultancy and hands‑on contracting for complex infrastructure projects.

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