Construction plant mechanic | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Construction plant mechanics make sure that heavy plant machinery like diggers and dumper trucks is well maintained and working safely.

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  • Repair or maintain the operating condition of industrial production or processing machinery or equipment.  
  • Repair or replace broken or malfunctioning components of machinery or equipment.  
  • Disassemble machinery or equipment to remove parts and make repairs.  
  • Observe and test the operation of machinery or equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using voltmeters
Read more about Construction plant mechanic

Construction plant mechanics typically work around 42 to 44 hours per week.

As a Construction plant mechanic you will typically work evenings / weekends.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely
    • Read more about Construction plant mechanic
    * from ONETonline
    Average salary
    29,277 GBP *
    per year
    12,000 GBP
    30,000 GBP
    Starting
    5+ Experience
    * data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)

    Salary statistics

    Average salary for Construction plant mechanic

    • 29,348 GBP
    • 24,991 GBP
    Average salary for part-time Construction plant mechanic
    Average salary for full-time Construction plant mechanic

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    Part-time Full-time
    • 18,200 GBP
    • 18,284 GBP
    • 29,277 GBP
    • 24,991 GBP
    • 29,348 GBP
    Salary over time for Construction plant mechanic

    Salary for this role has increased over time
    • 26,057 GBP
    • 26,209 GBP
    • 26,316 GBP
    • 27,296 GBP
    • 27,964 GBP
    • 28,594 GBP
    • 29,277 GBP
    • 28,689 GBP
    • 30,284 GBP
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    Future outlook for Construction plant mechanics

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    Balanced outlook
    221 000+ jobs available
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    Balanced outlook
    2% yearly wage growth (on average)

    Construction plant mechanic - Your future job?


    Which qualifications do I need?

    Find out what you need to know in order to become a Construction plant mechanic and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

    In terms of people already doing this job:

    • 48% of people in this role have a post-secondary qualification such as a Higher National Diploma
    • 25% of people in this role have GCSEs or equivalent
    • 8% of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree

    You could start by taking a course that will give you some of the skills needed for a trainee job after you finish. Courses include:

    • Level 2 Certificate in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance
    • Level 2 Diploma in Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance
    • Level 3 Diploma in Plant Maintenance

    Get the right qualification to begin your journey to becoming a Construction plant mechanic

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    What soft skills do I need?

    Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a Construction plant mechanic.
    Equipment Maintenance Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed
    Repairing Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools
    Operation Monitoring Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly
    Troubleshooting Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it
    Operation and Control Controlling operations of equipment or systems

    What technical skills do I need?

    Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Construction plant mechanic. Check that you know:
    1
    Data base user interface and query software Data entry software
    2
    Electronic mail software Microsoft Outlook
    3
    Enterprise resource planning ERP software
    4
    Industrial control software BIT Corp ProMACS PLC; KEYENCE PLC Ladder Logic; Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software
    5
    Spreadsheet software Microsoft Excel
    Improve your skills today

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    Things to highlight for your Construction plant mechanic interview

    Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Analytical Thinking Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. Initiative Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.

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