Plant Maintenance Technician

Plant Maintenance Technician/Plant Mechanic/Plant Fitter Chatham Are you an experienced Maintenance Technician/Vehicle Mechaniclooking for a new challenge? We are recruiting Engineers to be part of an integral delivery programme for an MOD contract. Why this role is a bit different? If you have been in the Army recently and looking for that next career move, this could be the role for you?

Alternatively, if you have Mechanical Maintenance background and willing to become a member of the Army Reserve (through our clients sponsorship programme) then this could be the opportunity for you. Youll be based out of one of their Service Centres in the UK and may be required to do travel in the UK and Overseas at times What youll be doing;
Youll be involved in service and maintenance of materials handling and plant equipment in support of the MOD. Fault Finding, break downs, planned preventative maintenance and pre delivery inspection of equipment. You will ensure customer service is kept to a high level and any queries are addressed Adhering to safety guidelines and policies set out by customers and the business Youll ensure customer relationships are maintained and developed through high standards of service.

What youll need;
You will have a Level 2/3 qualification in Vehicle Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering with experience on working on either HGV/MHE/Vehicle Maintenance, Engines/Motors or similar experience. Youll have a good understanding of hydraulic, mechanical and electrical principals Youll be able to work under pressure and manage and prioritise your workload This is an excellent opportunity which offers base salary of £36,691 (subject to annual increases) plus an additional £3k bonus for maintaining Sponsored Reserve status which takes it to £39,691.

Overtime is also paid at 1.5 Monday to Friday and x2  will also receive pay enhancements when deployed on MOD assignments. Excellent benefits to include; great work/life balance, contributory pension scheme, Healthcare scheme, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, product training and long term opportunities for growth and development.