Mobile Plant & Vehicle Mechanic
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Mobile Plant & Vehicle Mechanic
As a Mobile Plant Mechanic, you will be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining mobile plant equipment across various sites. You’ll enjoy the independence of working in the field, supported by a strong office and workshop team.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs on a range of plant equipment (excavators, Plant trailers, Telehandlers, etc.).
- Fault diagnosis using diagnostic tools and manuals.
- Conduct safety inspections and complete service reports.
- Liaise with clients and site supervisors to ensure minimal downtime.
- Maintain tools, equipment, and a clean work vehicle.
Requirements:
- Trade Qualification – Mobile Plant Mechanic or Heavy Vehicle Mechanic (Cert III or equivalent).
- Proven experience working with mobile plant equipment.
- Current Driver’s License (HR/MR license desirable).
- High attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
- Construction White Card.
- Familiarity with hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems.
About Us:
At OCU Group we are a trusted leader in the infrastructure engineering in the utilities, digital, and energy markets, specialising in safely and efficiently delivering complex client requirements. With the continued growth, the need for a Mobile Plant Mechanic is required to carry out high-quality maintenance and repair services for a wide range of plant and heavy machinery.
Driven by values, powered by inclusion.
At OCU, our values guide everything we do: integrity, collaboration, respect, innovation and one company united. They shape how we work with our clients, communities, and each other. We believe that inclusion is more than a principle — it’s the foundation of our success. By embracing equity and ensuring that every individual has the opportunity to thrive, we create a workplace where diverse perspectives are valued, and everyone feels they belong.
Together, we build stronger teams, deliver better outcomes, and grow in ways that reflect the communities we serve. If you want to be part of a culture where values matter and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do apply now and help us shape the future together.
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- Division
- OCU Group
- Locations
- Levenshulme
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Employment Status
- PAYE &/or CIS
Levenshulme
Our People, our Culture, our Values
As a business, we pride ourselves on operating a ‘People First’ culture, striving to constantly deliver on our 5 core company values.
1. We Care about Safety - It is our goal for everyone working on our behalf to go home healthy and safe at the end of each and every day.
2. We lead with Integrity - Integrity is central to everything we do. Without it, we wouldn’t have the relationships with our clients, nor would we have built an enviable reputation within the industry.
3. We strive to be Better everyday - We take pride in everything we do. This involves a meticulous approach to our work, endeavouring to make each day better than the last.
4. We make a Positive Impact - We want to make the places we work in better; leaving a lasting infrastructure and social legacy. We believe in proactivity to maximise impact.
5. We Deliver to Grow - The successful delivery of frameworks and contracts feeds our ability to grow strategically and strengthen OCU to expand the business and capabilities even further.
About OCU
Established in 1994, OCU Group is one of the fastest growing utility engineering contractors in the UK, with a long successful track record in delivering customer-focused civil engineering solutions.
Working directly with many of the country’s leading blue-chip power, water, telecoms and rail clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.
We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and offering opportunities for them to take control of their own personal development and career progression in a supportive environment.
We believe that being successful is a choice.
We choose to be successful.
We are OCU, ‘One Company United’.
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