756 Plant jobs in the United Kingdom

Salary: From 35,000 | 42.5 Hours p/week | Overtime Available

A long-standing manufacturer based in Brandon, Suffolk is growing and looking for a Plant Maintenance Engineer to join the team. This is a great chance to develop your skills, work hands-on with a range of mechanical and plant equipment, and be part of a busy, forward-moving industry, all while earning a competitive salary.

What's on offer:

• 42.5 hours p/week (06:00 - 16:00, Monday to Friday)
• Occasional weekend work (typically Saturdays) paid at time and a half
• Overtime opportunities available
• 23 days of annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• All PPE provided

Duties as a Plant Maintenance Engineer:

• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on machinery
• Using hand and power tools to disassemble, inspect and rebuild mechanical parts
• Operating various mechanical and plant equipment
• Ensuring strict health and safety procedures are followed
• Supporting production where needed

We welcome applicants with experience in engineering, manufacturing, or site maintenance. This is a fantastic opportunity to put your skills to use and grow within a supportive and well-established company. The role involves working in a physically demanding, dusty environment, so we're looking for someone hands-on, proactive, and comfortable taking on practical challenges.

If you're interested in the Plant Maintenance Engineer position, please contact Brendan @ Prime Appointments or visit our website for more details.

Plant Maintenance Engineer

Job Type: Full time, Variable Days

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: Permanent

Location: Hayes, London

Salary: Up to 34,078.69

Sector: Aerospace

We are seeking a skilled Plant Maintenance Engineer to provide general mechanical maintenance and electrical support within our maintenance department. The primary responsibility of this role is to ensure the maintenance and repair of all equipment and facility areas, ensuring optimal operational efficiency and safety.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain and repair all equipment and facility areas to agreed standard, with the ability to identify detailed faults.
• Complete daily checks to machines and equipment, including statuary checks, within skills capabilities and skills approvals.
• To work shift and provide out of hour call in support.
• Identify spares required in proactive timescales.
• All duties shall be undertaken in compliance with Safety, Environmental Regulations and Company procedures.
• An awareness and understanding of responsibilities outlined in the Company's environmental procedures.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes Required:

• Preferred mechanical or electrical qualification
• Apprenticeship preferred but not essential
• Extensive experience preferably within a similar role within plant maintenance
• Mechanical/electrical background
• Working at heights
• Knowledge of pipework (PVC)
• Good understanding of pumps & motors
• Preferred understanding of gas ovens / chiller units / rectifiers
• Preferred understanding of air handling units / air conditioning
• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions
• Ability to use tools and equipment in a safe manner
• Ability to work under pressure with the minimum of supervision
• Copes well under pressure and can deliver what is required
• Can deal with contractors whilst on site

Working Conditions:

• The position requires understanding of working conditions and environment in a COMAH SITE.
• The position requires from time-to-time flexibility in working hours including working overtime at weekends.
• The nature of the job requires the applicant to come into contact with various greases and oils.
• The position involves the training and use of overhead cranes.
• The job requires the applicant to understand manual handling.
• The job requires the use of hand tools and power tools.
• The ability to keep your working area clean and tidy and to a high standard.

Compliance and Onboarding:

• Candidate must have the right to live and work in the UK unrestricted
• Mandatory Training will be required
• The job requires the applicant to stand for a prolonged amount of time with a number of breaks throughout the day.
• The position and process involves lifting heavy aircraft components.
• The position requires the applicant to use maintenance components requiring good physical strength.

Benefits of the Role:

• Competitive Salary Package
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• Discounted Flight Benefits
• Reduced Gym memberships Retail and Hotel Discounts
• Seasonal Company Events

About us:

Daniel Owen is an established recruitment consultancy specialising in the placement of quality temporary and permanent workers to all roles in the Built Environment. Working with some of the UK's largest and most respected construction, maintenance, and engineering companies.

If you are interested in hearing more about the Plant Maintenance Engineer role, please contact Josh on (phone number removed).

Salary: From 35,000 | 42.5 Hours p/week | Overtime Available

A long-standing manufacturer based in Brandon, Suffolk is growing and looking for a Plant Maintenance Engineer to join the team. This is a great chance to develop your skills, work hands-on with a range of mechanical and plant equipment, and be part of a busy, forward-moving industry, all while earning a competitive salary.

What's on offer:

• 42.5 hours p/week (06:00 - 16:00, Monday to Friday)
• Occasional weekend work (typically Saturdays) paid at time and a half
• Overtime opportunities available
• 23 days of annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• All PPE provided

Duties as a Plant Maintenance Engineer:

• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on machinery
• Using hand and power tools to disassemble, inspect and rebuild mechanical parts
• Operating various mechanical and plant equipment
• Ensuring strict health and safety procedures are followed
• Supporting production where needed

We welcome applicants with experience in engineering, manufacturing, or site maintenance. This is a fantastic opportunity to put your skills to use and grow within a supportive and well-established company. The role involves working in a physically demanding, dusty environment, so we're looking for someone hands-on, proactive, and comfortable taking on practical challenges.

If you're interested in the Plant Maintenance Engineer position, please contact Brendan @ Prime Appointments or visit our website for more details.

Plant Maintenance Technician (Fermentation) – Port Talbot - Up to £45k DOE plus excellent benefits

Our client a leading manufacturer of Nutritional Supplements is looking to recruit a Plant Maintenance Technician for their prestigious site based in Port Talbot. The Plant Maintenance Technician will play an integral role in monitoring and maintaining the Fermentation Plant.

Salary: Up to £45k DOE plus excellent benefits.

Location: Port Talbot

Working Hours: Days and Afternoons

Plant Maintenance Technician (Fermentation) Responsibilities:

• Monitoring Steam, including boilers and system operation, components and controls.
li>Maintaining compressed air and associated systems.
• Maintaining fluid systems and controls.
• HVAC, humidity control systems.
• Handling liquid nitrogen and industrial gases.
• Maintaining and replacing pumps.
• Maintaining and replacing Valves (including pneumatic, manual and modulating).
• Monitoring and maintaining chemical dosing systems – chemical safety
< i>Monitoring pressure vessels, chilled water and vacuum systems/pumps.

The successful candidate:

• An understanding of automated controls / HMI / PLC control of process systems (not necessarily programming). Ability to understand and manipulate systems based upon the P&IDs.
• Ability to modify and set up controllers and system control parameters.

• Experienced with Safe systems of work, especially system isolation.
• Confined spaces experience would be an advantage.
• IOSH – managing safely – beneficial.
• Welding/soldering/grinding/hot works experience would be an advantage but not essential.
• Experience working with a fermentation process would be a distinct advantage.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Plant Maintenance Technician who is looking to join a well-established organisation and become part of a truly first-rate Facility in the Port Talbot area.

Plant Maintenance Engineer

Job Type: Full time, Variable Days

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: Permanent

Location: Hayes, London

Salary: Up to 34,078.69

Sector: Aerospace

We are seeking a skilled Plant Maintenance Engineer to provide general mechanical maintenance and electrical support within our maintenance department. The primary responsibility of this role is to ensure the maintenance and repair of all equipment and facility areas, ensuring optimal operational efficiency and safety.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain and repair all equipment and facility areas to agreed standard, with the ability to identify detailed faults.
• Complete daily checks to machines and equipment, including statuary checks, within skills capabilities and skills approvals.
• To work shift and provide out of hour call in support.
• Identify spares required in proactive timescales.
• All duties shall be undertaken in compliance with Safety, Environmental Regulations and Company procedures.
• An awareness and understanding of responsibilities outlined in the Company's environmental procedures.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes Required:

• Preferred mechanical or electrical qualification
• Apprenticeship preferred but not essential
• Extensive experience preferably within a similar role within plant maintenance
• Mechanical/electrical background
• Working at heights
• Knowledge of pipework (PVC)
• Good understanding of pumps & motors
• Preferred understanding of gas ovens / chiller units / rectifiers
• Preferred understanding of air handling units / air conditioning
• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions
• Ability to use tools and equipment in a safe manner
• Ability to work under pressure with the minimum of supervision
• Copes well under pressure and can deliver what is required
• Can deal with contractors whilst on site

Working Conditions:

• The position requires understanding of working conditions and environment in a COMAH SITE.
• The position requires from time-to-time flexibility in working hours including working overtime at weekends.
• The nature of the job requires the applicant to come into contact with various greases and oils.
• The position involves the training and use of overhead cranes.
• The job requires the applicant to understand manual handling.
• The job requires the use of hand tools and power tools.
• The ability to keep your working area clean and tidy and to a high standard.

Compliance and Onboarding:

• Candidate must have the right to live and work in the UK unrestricted
• Mandatory Training will be required
• The job requires the applicant to stand for a prolonged amount of time with a number of breaks throughout the day.
• The position and process involves lifting heavy aircraft components.
• The position requires the applicant to use maintenance components requiring good physical strength.

Benefits of the Role:

• Competitive Salary Package
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• Discounted Flight Benefits
• Reduced Gym memberships Retail and Hotel Discounts
• Seasonal Company Events

About us:

Daniel Owen is an established recruitment consultancy specialising in the placement of quality temporary and permanent workers to all roles in the Built Environment. Working with some of the UK's largest and most respected construction, maintenance, and engineering companies.

If you are interested in hearing more about the Plant Maintenance Engineer role, please contact Josh on (phone number removed).

Plant Maintenance Supervisor

Our client, a leading engineering and manufacturing company based on the outskirts of Norwich are currently seeking a skilled and experienced Plant Maintenance Supervisor to oversee and manage the maintenance of our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility.

This is a full time, permanent position, based in Wymondham.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain plant and equipment to th.

Plant Operator

Start Date - Tuesday 12th August 2025

22 per hour CIS, 16 per hour PAYE

Ramsgate, Kent

We are working on a large industrial project in Ramsgate, and we are looking for a plant operator to join the existing site team. Applicants must be fully experienced and hold a valid CPCS or NPORS 360 excavator ticket. The position is originally short term holiday cover but could go longer for the right candidate.

As a Plant Operator your duties will involve.

• Digging trenches for deep drainage
• Muck away and soil clearance
• Any other associated duties

You must have.

• CPCS or NPORS
• Relevant civils experience
• Minimum of 2 reference

Standard Hours: Monday to Friday 7:30am - 5pm

Call Jim Hudson in the Solent office on (phone number removed) or e mail

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Salary: up to 23.03 per hour depending on experience, plus Veolia benefits

Hours: 41 hours per week

Location: KDC Bolton, BL1 2TF




When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone.



Whether you're looking to overhaul the industry, or just do a good day's work, we know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.




What we can offer you:

• Access to our people's pension scheme
  
• Free physiotherapy service
  
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
  
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
  
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
  

What you'll be doing:

• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment such as checking oil and tire pressure
  
• Record inventory or move product in process
  
• Keep records of operations, repairs, or service performed on equipment
  
• Sweep floors and perform general housekeeping duties
  
• Maintain a safe work environment at all times
  
• Adhere to safety policies and procedures at all times
  

What we're looking for:

• CPCS D90 ticket
  
• Valid driver's license
  
• Previous experience in material handling and processing essential
  
• Ability to operate powered industrial equipment
  
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  
• Strong attention to detail
  
• Ability to meet scheduled deadlines

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

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We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.

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We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.

Plant Operator

Altera Recruitment is proud to be working on behalf of a long-standing, forward-thinking client in the energy-from-waste sector, currently seeking a Plant Operator for their high-performance facility in Wolverhampton.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Plant Operator looking to work with complex process equipment, including steam turbines, high-pressure boilers, and DCS control systems, as part of a skilled and safety-focused operations team.

Responsibilites of a Plant Operator:

• Monitor and operate the plant’s turbine and boiler systems to maintain optimal steam generation.
li>Respond to system alarms, faults, or flow/pressure changes as part of planned or emergency maintenance.
• Accurately log operational data, emissions readings, and support daily shift handovers.
• Use overhead cranes and mobile plant (FLT/FLS) for waste movement and material handling.
• Support plant housekeeping, safety protocols, and permit-to-work procedures.

What you’ll need:

< i>Experience or understanding of boiler and steam turbine operations in an industrial or energy setting.
• Familiarity with control room operations , gauges, alarms, and system monitoring.
• Fork Lift Truck (FLT) and/or Front Loading Shovel (FLS) qualifications are desirable.
• Basic understanding of health & safety practices in hazardous plant environments.
• Willingness to work at height and in confined spaces as needed.

What’s on offer:

< i>A competitive salary up to £43,000 depending on experience. li>A modern, clean, and well-equipped facility using advanced EfW technology.
• Opportunities for training and upskilling (e.g. permits, emergency procedures, turbine ops).
• A secure, long-term role in an essential industry.
• A collaborative, shift-based team environment with room to grow into supervisory roles.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please click apply and attached your most up to date CV. If you have any questions please contact Megan Weald l (phone number removed)