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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 RequirementsEssential
- 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-
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