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Company Description
PPL (Progress Plant Ltd) is Leicester’s leading independent plant hire company, operating from a purpose-built depot in central Leicester for over 40 years. The company supplies plant hire, small tools, and attachments across the Midlands and nationwide, with a strong emphasis on health, safety, and compliance. Being independently owned allows PPL to offer flexible, responsive solutions tailored to client needs. The team maintains up-to-date product knowledge to provide modern, fit-for-purpose plant equipment for a wide range of projects.
Role Description
This is a full-time, on-site Mobile Plant Mechanic role based in Leicester. The Mobile Plant Mechanic will be responsible for maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing a variety of plant equipment, small tools, and attachments both in the depot and on client sites. Day-to-day tasks include:
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- Carrying out routine servicing and inspections
- Troubleshooting mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues
- Ensuring all equipment meets safety and compliance standards
- Preparing equipment for hire
- Responding to breakdowns promptly
- Keeping accurate maintenance records
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The role involves collaborating with the hire desk, drivers, and site teams to prioritize workloads and support efficient delivery of equipment to clients. We are offering Competitive Salary, Company Vehicle, and Flexibility. This role is a great opportunity for the right candidate.
Please get in touch via this add or alternatively direct via email: sphillips@progressplantltd.com
Qualifications
- Strong mechanical aptitude with experience maintaining and repairing mobile plant, construction machinery, or heavy equipment.
- Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical systems used in plant and tools.
- Understanding of health, safety, and compliance requirements in a plant hire or construction environment.
- Ability to diagnose faults, interpret technical manuals, and use appropriate tools and diagnostic equipment.
- Relevant vocational qualification or apprenticeship in plant maintenance, mechanical engineering, or a related field.
- Full UK driving licence; ability to travel to client sites as required.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage workload, maintain service records, and meet deadlines.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills, with a customer-focused approach when dealing with clients and colleagues.
- Previous experience in plant hire, construction, or a similar industry is highly advantageous.
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