Heavy Plant Engineer
Job in
Ipswich, Suffolk County, IP1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-06-29
Listing for:
Neos Recruitment Ltd
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-29
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Field/Service Technician, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Ipswich
£40,000 - £45,000 + Company Van + Overtime (OTE £60,000 - £75,000)
NEOS Engineering are working with a well-established and growing organisation within the heavy plant and construction equipment sector who are looking to appoint an experienced Heavy Plant Engineer to cover the Ipswich and surrounding areas.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a business that genuinely values its engineers, invests heavily in training and equipment, and offers realistic earning potential through plentiful overtime. If you're looking for a role where you'll be trusted to manage your own workload while working on a varied fleet of machinery, this could be the opportunity for you.
The Role
As a Field Service Engineer, you'll be responsible for carrying out servicing, maintenance, diagnostics and repairs on a range of heavy plant and construction equipment at customer sites.
You'll be the face of the business, providing a first-class service while ensuring machines are returned to service safely and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
Service, maintain and repair heavy plant machinery at customer sites.
Carry out fault finding and diagnostics on mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems.
Complete planned maintenance and reactive breakdowns.
Diagnose faults using manufacturer diagnostic equipment where required.
Inspect machines and identify additional repair opportunities.
Complete all job sheets and service reports accurately.
Work closely with the parts and service departments.
Maintain high standards of health and safety.
Deliver an excellent level of customer service.
The Ideal Candidate
We're looking to speak with engineers from one of the following backgrounds:
Heavy Plant
Construction Plant
Agricultural Machinery
You may currently be working as a:
Heavy Plant Engineer
Field Service Engineer
Mobile Plant Engineer
Construction Plant Engineer
Plant Fitter
Agricultural Engineer
Mobile Service Engineer
To be successful you'll ideally have:
Experience diagnosing and repairing heavy plant or construction plant equipment.
Strong mechanical, hydraulic and electrical fault-finding skills.
The ability to work independently in the field.
A full UK driving licence.
A positive attitude and strong customer service skills.
What's on Offer?
Basic salary of £40,000 - £45,000.
Company van with door-to-door travel.
Excellent overtime available with realistic earnings of £60,000 - £75,000.
Ongoing manufacturer and technical training.
Long-term career progression.
Company pension.
Holiday allowance.
Stable, permanent employment with a growing engineering business.
If you're an experienced Heavy Plant Engineer looking for a role with excellent earning potential, autonomy and genuine career development, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact NEOS Engineering Recruitment for a confidential discussion
Additional Information / Benefits
Van + Overtime (OTE £60,000 - £75,00
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