Heavy Plant Fitter

Salary: £40,000 - £55,000 DOE
Hours: 50 hours per week (Day Shift)

An established industrial operation is seeking an experienced HGV & Plant Maintenance Engineer to support the maintenance and reliability of a mixed fleet of heavy vehicles and site plant equipment.

This is a hands-on position offering a varied workload, day-shift hours and the opportunity to work across a range of specialist machinery in a fast-paced operational environment.

• Carry out servicing, inspections, preventative maintenance and repairs on HGVs and plant equipment
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults
• Conduct routine safety checks and maintenance inspections
• Prepare equipment for statutory inspections and compliance testing
• Ensure all maintenance work is completed safely and in accordance with company procedures
• Attend local breakdowns and emergency repairs when required
• Maintain accurate service and maintenance records

The successful candidate will work on a varied fleet and range of equipment, including:

• Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs)
• Specialist commercial vehicle-mounted equipment
• Telehandlers
• Loading equipment
• Industrial processing and production plant
• Forklift trucks
• Power generation equipment
• Associated hydraulic and pneumatic systems

• NVQ Level 3 in Plant Maintenance, Heavy Vehicle Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Time-served engineer with relevant industry experience
• Strong fault-finding and repair skills covering:
  • Diesel engines
  • Hydraulics
  • Pneumatics
  • Electrical systems
• Ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively

• Experience within plant, quarrying, construction materials, industrial processing or heavy engineering environments
• Knowledge of statutory inspection requirements and compliance standards
• Previous experience maintaining HGVs and mobile plant equipment

• Competitive salary of £40,000 - £55,000 depending on experience
• Day-shift working pattern
• Overtime available when required
• Workshop based
• Long-term stable employment
• Diverse fleet and equipment to work on
• Supportive working environment with opportunities to develop technical skills

This role would suit an experienced Plant Fitter, HGV Technician, Mobile Plant Engineer or Maintenance Engineer looking for a varied position with a stable employer and excellent earning potential.

If you are interested send your CV to Kathryn.van-