Heavy Plant Engineer

NEOS Recruitment; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

NEOS Engineering is recruiting a skilled Heavy Plant Engineer to service and repair a varied fleet across Scotland. The role is mobile, covering customer sites and depots with a 39-hour week and overtime at 1.5x. The position offers an hourly rate of £19–£20.

You will diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults, complete repairs to a high standard, and ensure accurate paperwork and safety compliance. Driving license is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience servicing and repairing heavy plant and machinery.
• Fault finding across mechanical and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to work independently in the field and manage own workload.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing, fault finding and repairs on heavy plant and machinery.
• Travel to customer sites and depots around Scotland for breakdowns and planned maintenance.
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults and complete repairs to a high standard.
• Complete job paperwork, service records and inspection reports accurately.
• Work safely, following company procedures and health and safety requirements.
• Keep customers informed and minimise downtime on site.

Skills

Heavy plant maintenance

Fault finding

Independent workload management

Full UK driving licence

Customer communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle/Plant/ Land-Based Eng

Time‑served apprenticeship (advantageous)

CPCS/CSCS or site cards (beneficial)

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Heavy Plant Engineer

Location: Scotland (Mobile) - 39 hour week, OT 1.5x

Salary: £19-20 per hour

NEOS Engineering is working with an established plant hire business operating across Scotland and is looking for an experienced Heavy Plant Engineer to maintain and repair a varied fleet of heavy plant and machinery.

This is a great opportunity for a hands‑on engineer who enjoys variety, working independently and keeping customers' equipment running.

The Role

• Carry out servicing, fault finding and repairs on heavy plant and machinery.
• Travel to customer sites and depots around Scotland to attend breakdowns and planned maintenance.
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults and complete repairs to a high standard.
• Complete job paperwork, service records and inspection reports accurately.
• Work safely, following company procedures and health and safety requirements.
• Keep customers informed and help minimise downtime on site.

The Candidate

We're looking for a practical Heavy Plant Engineer with a strong background in maintaining and repairing plant equipment.

You’ll ideally have:

• Proven experience working on heavy plant such as excavators, dumpers, loading shovels and similar machinery.
• Strong fault-finding skills across mechanical and hydraulic systems.
• The ability to work independently and manage your own workload in the field.
• A full UK driving licence and a flexible, reliable approach.
• Good communication skills and a customer-focused attitude.

Relevant qualifications:

• NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle, Plant or Land-Based Engineering or equivalent.
• Time‑served apprenticeship in a plant or mechanical discipline would be advantageous.
• CPCS, CSCS or relevant site cards would be beneficial.
• Experience with diagnostic equipment would also be useful.

Previous experience in plant hire or a similar fast‑paced hire environment would be particularly useful.

The Opportunity

• Work on a varied range of heavy plant with a respected hire business.
• Mobile role covering sites across Scotland.
• Competitive hourly rate of £19-20 per hour.
• Join a supportive team where your skills and experience are valued.

If you're an experienced Heavy Plant Engineer looking for your next opportunity in Scotland, we'd be keen to hear from you.