Heavy Plant Fitter

Cloud Recruitment Ltd; Aylesbury; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist contractor in Buckinghamshire is seeking an experienced Heavy Plant Engineer to service and maintain piling equipment and crawler cranes. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £50,000 and a clear pathway to managerial roles. Ideal candidates will have mechanical and hydraulic experience, with a strong ambition for career advancement. The role involves extensive travel across major infrastructure projects.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Extensive travel with expenses covered

Ongoing manufacturer training

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Heavy Plant Engineer or Plant Fitter.
• Experience working on piling rigs or crawler cranes.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Willingness to travel extensively.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintenance, and repair of piling equipment and crawler cranes.
• Fault-finding and diagnostics on heavy plant machinery.
• Carrying out inspections and safety checks on specialist plant.
• Support junior engineers and assist with workflow planning.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Hydraulic fault-finding

Electrical systems knowledge

Team support

Education

Qualification in Plant Maintenance, Heavy Plant or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Heavy Plant Engineer - Piling Equipment & Crawler Cranes

Buckinghamshire | Up to £50,000 Basic | Extensive Travel | Progression to Manager

Cloud Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Heavy Plant Engineer to join a specialist contractor working on piling equipment and crawler cranes across Buckinghamshire and nationwide sites. This is a rare opportunity for a skilled Heavy Plant Engineer to step into a role that offers clear progression into a future Managerial / Engineering Leadership position.

This role will suit a motivated Heavy Plant Engineer with strong mechanical and hydraulic experience who is looking to develop their career with a company that invests in long-term progression and technical excellence. The position involves extensive travel and working on major infrastructure and construction projects.

The Role - Heavy Plant Engineer

• Service, maintenance and repair of piling equipment and crawler cranes
• Fault-finding and diagnostics on heavy plant machinery
• Working on hydraulic, electrical and mechanical systems
• Breakdown response and planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
• Attending sites nationwide as a Heavy Plant Engineer
• Carrying out inspections and safety checks on specialist plant
• Supporting junior engineers and assisting with workflow planning
• Developing into a future Manager / Lead Engineer role

Requirements - Heavy Plant Engineer

• Proven experience as a Heavy Plant Engineer or Plant Fitter
• Experience working on piling rigs, crawler cranes or heavy construction plant
• Strong hydraulic and mechanical fault-finding skills
• Qualification in Plant Maintenance, Heavy Plant or Mechanical Engineering (preferred)
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Willingness to travel extensively and work away when required
• Ambition to progress into a Managerial role

Package

• Up to £50,000 basic salary
• Company vehicle
• Extensive travel with expenses covered
• Overtime availableClear progression pathway into Engineering Manager role
• Ongoing manufacturer training and development
• Pension scheme
• Long-term, stable career opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for a Heavy Plant Engineer to join a growing business offering career progression, technical development and exposure to high-profile piling and crane projects.

Apply now or contact Cloud Recruitment for more details on this Heavy Plant Engineer role in Buckinghamshire working on piling equipment and crawler cranes.