Plant / Auxiliary Technician Location: Rochester, Kent Shifts: Monday to Friday | Alternating Weekly Shifts (06:00–14:00 / 11:00–19:00) Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 DOE Holt Recruitment is proud to be working on behalf of a leading employer within the industrial services and plant maintenance sector. Our client is currently looking to expand their engineering team with the addition of a skilled Plant / Auxiliary Technician to be based at their Rochester workshop. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established company offering excellent long-term career potential, a structured working week (Monday–Friday only), and a great team environment. Role Overview This is a workshop-based role with occasional requirement to attend breakdowns as and when required. You’ll be responsible for the service, repair, and maintenance of heavy plant and specialist tanker equipment, supporting the workshop team and ensuring machinery is kept in top condition. Key Responsibilities Carry out inspections, maintenance, and repairs on a range of heavy plant and ancillary equipment Service and maintain tanker bodies and associated systems Attend and resolve breakdowns in a timely and efficient manner, as required Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults Complete all service sheets and job cards accurately Adhere to company health and safety procedures at all times Communicate effectively with both workshop management and the wider operations team Support training and staff development initiatives as requiredAbout You Previous experience working on tanker bodies, plant machinery, or similar equipment Confident diagnosing and repairing faults with hydraulics, pneumatics, and 12/24v systems Able to work independently as well as part of a team Strong problem-solving skills with a hands-on attitude Committed to health and safety best practice Organised and able to maintain a clean and efficient workspaceDesired Qualifications / Skills NVQ, City & Guilds or similar in Plant or Mechanical Maintenance HGV licence beneficial but not essential Experience with computer-based diagnostics and modern vehicle systems is desirableBenefits Company pension Life insurance Health & wellbeing programme Free on-site parking Company events Referral scheme Great team culture and supportive working environmentInterviews available immediately – apply now to arrange, or call David on (phone number removed) for a confidential conversation with Holt Recruitment. Holt Recruitment – Specialising in Plant, Agricultural, Powered Access, Forklift, Lift & Access, Static plant. We recruit for the following across the UK for Mobile Plant Engineer, Mobile Plant Fitter, Plant Engineer, Plant Fitter, Agricultural Engineer, Agricultural Mechanic, Powered Access Engineer, Forklift Engineer, MHE Engineer, Generator Engineer