Plant Maintenance Mechanic

2026-01-26

Full Time

Permanent


Our Client based in Newbury, who have been established for over 25 years are the leading processor and recycler of WEEE waste in the UK are looking for a Plant Maintenance Mechanic on a permanent full time basis due to continuous business growth.

Salary & Benefits
* Salary up to £50,000 per annum DOE
* Monday - Friday 07:00 -16:30 45 Hours a week + Saturday 4 hours
* Training available
* Great opportunities within the company
* Free parking
* Pension scheme

Duties & Responsibilities
* Inspect and troubleshoot industrial shredders, granulators, conveyor belts and other plant machinery
* Fixing faults on plant machinery or arranging for replacements to be installed
* Carrying out inspections on plant machinery
* Carrying out routine scheduled maintenance work for lorries
* Preventative maintenance
* Welding activities when necessary
* Dealing with breakdowns, unplanned problems and repairs
* Check functionality of safety systems
* Fitting new parts and making sure equipment is working correctly

Skills & Requirements
* Previous mechanical and electrical experience
* Experience in repairing mobile plant such as forklifts, lorries
* Background in Lorries (HGV) maintenance or any vehicle maintenance advantageous
* Experience in repairing any machinery e.g conveyor belts, industrial shredders, granulators or any industrial machinery
* Basic knowledge of electrical systems advantageous
* Welding skills
* Fault finding skills
* Good problem solving
* Driving licence required

This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a long-term role within an exciting business. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you! Please call us on 01256 810400

Should you require any support or assistance on your application, please contact your local Gi Group office directly.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, pledge members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability committed members, Gold status pledge members for the Armed Forces Covenant, and Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Gi Group Privacy Statement. To view a copy and to help you understand how we collect, use and process your personal data please visit the Privacy page on our Gi Group website.



Industrial

Maintenance Technicians

YC260126248586 - Basingstoke

Newbury - Berkshire


Up to £50000 per annum

GBP

per annum



Plant Maintenance Mechanic
Permanent / Newbury
Location:
Newbury
Sector:
Industrial
Job Type:
Maintenance Technicians
Number of vacancies:
1
Reference code:
YC260126248586
Gi Group Team:
Basingstoke
Salary:
Up to £50000 per annum
Date Vacancy Posted:
2026-01-26

Our Client based in Newbury, who have been established for over 25 years are the leading processor and recycler of WEEE waste in the UK are looking for a Plant Maintenance Mechanic on a permanent full time basis due to continuous business growth.

Salary & Benefits
* Salary up to £50,000 per annum DOE
* Monday - Friday 07:00 -16:30 45 Hours a week + Saturday 4 hours
* Training available
* Great opportunities within the company
* Free parking
* Pension scheme

Duties & Responsibilities
* Inspect and troubleshoot industrial shredders, granulators, conveyor belts and other plant machinery
* Fixing faults on plant machinery or arranging for replacements to be installed
* Carrying out inspections on plant machinery
* Carrying out routine scheduled maintenance work for lorries
* Preventative maintenance
* Welding activities when necessary
* Dealing with breakdowns, unplanned problems and repairs
* Check functionality of safety systems
* Fitting new parts and making sure equipment is working correctly

Skills & Requirements
* Previous mechanical and electrical experience
* Experience in repairing mobile plant such as forklifts, lorries
* Background in Lorries (HGV) maintenance or any vehicle maintenance advantageous
* Experience in repairing any machinery e.g conveyor belts, industrial shredders, granulators or any industrial machinery
* Basic knowledge of electrical systems advantageous
* Welding skills
* Fault finding skills
* Good problem solving
* Driving licence required

This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a long-term role within an exciting business. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you! Please call us on 01256 810400

Should you require any support or assistance on your application, please contact your local Gi Group office directly.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, pledge members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability committed members, Gold status pledge members for the Armed Forces Covenant, and Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Gi Group Privacy Statement. To view a copy and to help you understand how we collect, use and process your personal data please visit the Privacy page on our Gi Group website.


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