Heavy Plant Maintenance Engineer | Keep the Fleet Running

Blue Water Recruitment Limited; Haverfordwest; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Water Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Heavy Plant Maintenance Engineer / Fitter to join our maintenance team in Haverfordwest. You will perform servicing, maintenance and repairs across a mixed fleet of mobile and fixed plant, including dump trucks, excavators, rollers and asphalt/concrete plants.

The role requires a hands‑on approach, strong fault‑finding skills and the ability to work independently or with a team.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Plant Maintenance or 3+ years' heavy plant maintenance experience.
• Experience maintaining heavy mobile plant.
• Strong fault-finding and breakdown skills.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety in operations.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Own general hand tools; specialist tools provided.
• Flexible hours including weekends when required.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Experience operating heavy plant or willingness to undertake training.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs across mobile and fixed plant.
• Work on equipment including articulated dump trucks, loading shovels, 360 excavators, rollers, mini excavators, pavers and planers.
• Maintain and repair fixed equipment including asphalt plants, concrete plants and crushing equipment.
• Respond efficiently to plant breakdowns and diagnose mechanical faults.
• Complete scheduled preventative maintenance and servicing.
• Carry out three-monthly brake testing on wheeled mobile plant.
• Complete service records, job cards, defect reports and maintenance documentation.
• Maintain workshops, maintenance vehicles and working areas to required housekeeping standards.
• Identify replacement parts and assist with maintaining appropriate stock levels.
• Liaise with Site Managers and operational teams regarding maintenance requirements.
• Operate mobile plant where appropriately trained and authorised.
• Work safely in accordance with company H&S procedures, risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Support apprentices and less experienced team members by sharing knowledge and practical skills.
• Assist with other maintenance and site activities when required.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Flexible hours

Heavy plant operation

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Plant Maintenance

Tools

General hand tools

Job description

Blue Water Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Heavy Plant Maintenance Engineer / Fitter to join our maintenance team in Haverfordwest. You will perform servicing, maintenance and repairs across a mixed fleet of mobile and fixed plant, including dump trucks, excavators, rollers and asphalt/concrete plants.

The role requires a hands‑on approach, strong fault‑finding skills and the ability to work independently or with a team.