Mechanical Workshop Technician (HGV / Plant Equipment)

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  • Location: Tilbury, Thurrock
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Job sector: Engineering
  • Salary: £50000 - £60000 per annum + 2x Overtime + Training on Plant Equipment
  • Published: 19 June 2026

Mechanical Workshop Technician (HGV / Plant Equipment)
£50,000 – £60,000 + Bonus + 2x Overtime + Training on Plant Equipment + Days Based + Healthcare + Flexible Working Hours
Tilbury, Essex

Are you a Mechanical Workshop Technician or similar looking for a varied role completing maintenance on a range of equipment from Plant Machinery, HGVs, Trucks and Trailers?

Do you have an NVQ level 3 and are looking for a day’s-based role, working out of a brand-new workshop where you will receive ongoing progression and training?

In this role you will diagnose faults, service, and repair a range of specialist Heavy Vehicles Pant equipment in Tilbury. The equipment you will be working on gives you lots of variety and technical challenges keeping each day unique. An ideal candidate would have some maintenance or fitting background with welding experience.

On offer is a fantastic opportunity to work for a well-established company with a history of over 60 years, providing outstanding products and services across the forestry and recycling industries. The company continually re-invest, which has led to their stable growth to become a UK leader within their chosen sectors, producing some of the highest quality products.

This role will suit a Mechanical Workshop Technician or similar, who has worked on Heavy Vehicles or hydraulic machinery looking for flexible working hours, giving you a great work life balance.

The Role:

  • Service and repair heavy machinery and vehicles
  • Gain Specific industry training
  • Workshop based
  • Monday to Friday with occasional weekends paid at an enhanced rate

The Person:

  • Mechanical fitter or maintenance engineer
  • Level 3 NVQ in HGV or similar

Reference Number: BBBH25460b

HGV, LGV, Plant Fitter, Engineer, Workshop Fitter, Plant Engineer, Heavy Plant, Heavy Machinery, Compacting, Plant hire, Electrical, Mechanical, Hydraulics, Essex

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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