Heavy Plant Engineer

Our client is one of the UK's leading mobile plant suppliers within the minerals and aggregates sector, operating one of Europe's newest and most technologically advanced heavy plant fleets.

Due to continued growth, they are seeking experienced Workshop Fitters / Heavy Plant Engineers to join their workshop team in Caldicot, South Wales. This is an excellent opportunity to work on premium equipment from leading manufacturers including Volvo, Caterpillar and Komatsu, with genuine opportunities for training and career progression.

Role Overview

• Repair and maintain heavy quarrying and construction plant machinery.
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults.
• Carry out inspections and machine preparation for hire and sales activities.
• Complete major component repairs including engines, transmissions, axles and hydraulic systems.
• Fit attachments, buckets, reversing cameras and radar systems.
• Accurately complete maintenance records and workshop documentation.
• Identify additional repair requirements and report findings to management.
• Work in line with company Health & Safety and environmental procedures.
• Collaborate effectively within a skilled workshop team while also working independently when required.

Requirements

• 5+ years' post-apprenticeship experience maintaining heavy construction, quarrying or mining equipment.
• NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent engineering qualification in Plant, HGV, Agricultural or Mechanical Engineering (time-served engineers also considered).
• Strong knowledge of hydraulics, drivetrains, electrical systems and modern Tier 4 / Tier 5 engines.
• Experience diagnosing faults using OEM diagnostic software and laptops is highly desirable.
• Experience working on excavators, articulated dump trucks, wheel loaders, bulldozers or similar heavy plant machinery.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety procedures within a workshop environment.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Grade 1 Engineers

Grade 1 Engineers will have advanced diagnostic capabilities and be confident using OEM software and laptops to fault-find and repair heavy quarrying and mining equipment with minimal supervision.

Salary & Benefits

• Grade 1: £20.41 per hour
• Grade 2: £18.19 per hour
• 40 hour week (7:00am-4:00pm)
• Overtime available and paid at enhanced rates.
• Ongoing technical and manufacturer training.
• Clear opportunities for career progression.
• Stable workshop-based position.
• Potential future hybrid workshop/field service opportunities.
• Work on one of the UK's most modern heavy plant fleets.
• Supportive and experienced engineering team.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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