Heavy Plant Engineer

Alecto Recruitment Limited; Coatbridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Discretionary bonus

Ongoing training and development

Health and wellbeing benefits

Long-term career prospects

Job summary

Alecto Recruitment Limited partners with an established engineering business in Coatbridge to recruit a hands-on Plant Fitter / Heavy Plant Engineer.

You will maintain and repair a varied range of heavy machinery at the depot and at customer sites across the UK, with some travel and occasional overnight stays. The role offers a supportive team and clear opportunities for long-term career development.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience maintaining and repairing heavy plant equipment.
• Strong fault finding on mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Full UK driving licence; welding experience beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance, servicing and repairs on heavy plant and machinery.
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults.
• Work on diesel engines, hydraulic systems, pumps and associated components.
• Attend customer sites across the UK, with occasional overnight stays.
• Read and interpret technical diagrams to aid fault finding.
• Maintain high safety, housekeeping and workmanship standards.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Repair skills

Diesel engines

Hydraulic systems

Electrical diagrams

Education

NVQ in Plant Maintenance

Job description

CP33842

Plant Fitter / Heavy Plant Engineer

Coatbridge, Scotland | Up to £55,000 + Company Van | Monday-Friday

Looking for your next move as a Plant Fitter? Earn up to £55k, get a company van and take your engineering career to the next level.

Alecto Recruitment is currently recruiting for an experienced Plant Fitter / Heavy Plant Engineer to join an established engineering business based in Coatbridge.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on engineer who enjoys mechanical fault finding, repairing heavy machinery and working in a varied role split between the depot and customer sites across the UK.

You’ll join a supportive team where your technical skills will be valued, with opportunities to develop your experience and build a long‑term career.

What's in it for you?

• Salary up to £55,000, depending on experience.
• Company van provided.
• Monday to Friday, 7:30am-5:30pm.
• 45-hour working week.
• Company pension scheme and life assurance.
• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Enhanced sick pay following probation.
• Additional health and wellbeing benefits.
• Long-term career prospects within an established engineering business.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for maintaining and repairing a varied range of heavy machinery, ensuring equipment remains safe, reliable and operational.

• Carrying out planned maintenance, servicing and repairs on heavy plant and machinery.
• Diagnosing mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults.
• Working on diesel engines, hydraulic systems, pumps and associated components.
• Identifying faults and carrying out effective repairs to minimise equipment downtime.
• Attending customer sites throughout the UK when required, including occasional overnight stays.
• Reading and interpreting technical diagrams to assist with fault finding.
• Maintaining high standards of safety, housekeeping and workmanship.

The role will be based from the Coatbridge depot, with travel to sites across the UK as required.

What We’re Looking For

We’re keen to hear from engineers with experience in plant hire, construction equipment, agricultural machinery, heavy plant or similar industries.

• Previous experience as a Plant Fitter, Plant Mechanic, Heavy Plant Engineer or Agricultural Engineer.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and repair skills.
• Experience working with diesel engines and hydraulic systems.
• The ability to interpret hydraulic and electrical diagrams.
• A practical, hands‑on approach to solving technical problems.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A full UK driving licence.

An NVQ in Plant Maintenance or a related engineering qualification would be advantageous. Additional industry‑related training and welding experience would also be beneficial.