Heavy Plant Fitter

Location: Oxfordshire

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 with in 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