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Heavy Plant Fitter

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HGV & Heavy Plant Maintenance Engineer

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

About the Role

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.

Key Responsibilities
  • 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
Equipment Maintained

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
Candidate Requirements Essential
  • 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
Desirable
  • 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
Package
  • 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-

Source: https://www.reed.co.uk

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