Plant Engineer – Service & Maintenance (Stockport)

About the role

The Plant Engineer will join a well‑established plant‑hire and equipment business based near Stockport. You will be responsible for keeping a wide range of plant machinery operational, both in the workshop and on customer sites across the UK.

Key responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair plant and equipment in the workshop and on‑site.
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and regular inspections.
• Complete accurate job sheets and maintenance records for each task.
• Ensure all work meets high safety and operational standards.
• Communicate professionally with customers and internal teams.

Required profile

• Previous experience as a Plant Engineer, Plant Fitter, Service Engineer or similar role.
• Strong mechanical fault‑finding ability.
• Good knowledge of hydraulic, diesel and electrical systems.
• Own a basic set of hand tools.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Based within a commutable distance of Stockport and hold a full UK driving licence.

Required skills

• Mechanical fault‑finding
• Hydraulic system knowledge
• Diesel engine knowledge
• Electrical system knowledge
• Use of standard hand tools

What we offer

• Salary £35,000‑£45,000 per annum.
• Full‑time permanent role, Monday‑Friday.
• 28 days holiday inclusive of public holidays.
• Company van for work travel.
• Workplace pension scheme.