Heavy Plant Mechanic

NEOS Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the United Kingdom seeks a Heavy Plant Engineer to maintain and repair large static plant equipment, including crushers and screeners. The role offers long-term stability, a 45-hour work week, and opportunities for overtime. Candidates should have strong communication skills, adaptability, and a strong understanding of health and safety standards. This hands-on position involves ensuring equipment compliance and managing parts stock effectively.

Benefits

Overtime available (paid at x1.5)

Career development opportunities

Hands-on role with technical variety

Qualifications

• Experience with heavy plant equipment and machinery.
• Ability to understand technical specifications and developments.
• Willingness to work in various site environments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair heavy plant equipment per manufacturer specifications.
• Respond to breakdowns across multiple sites as needed.
• Monitor parts stock and report purchasing requirements.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Adaptable attitude

Fast learner

Health & safety awareness

Physically fit

Job description

Heavy Plant Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Heavy Plant Engineer to join our team, working with large static plant ranging from 20–50 tonnes , including crushers, screeners and other heavy machinery commonly used on demolition sites and MRFs. This role offers long‑term stability, a strong overtime structure and the opportunity to work with complex, high‑value equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair and service all heavy plant equipment in line with manufacturer specifications.
• Respond to breakdowns across various sites as required.
• Monitor and maintain parts stock, reporting purchase requirements to the manager.
• Keep up to date with technical developments and identify training or equipment needs.
• Ensure the workshop remains clean, organised and compliant with all legislation.
• Carry out all tasks safely and make full use of the tools, equipment and PPE provided.

Person Specification

• Strong communication skills and a positive, adaptable attitude.
• Willingness to work overtime and take on varied tasks.
• Fast learner with the ability to understand new products and machinery.
• High awareness of health & safety standards and safe working practices.
• Physically fit, active and able to work across changing site environments.

Hours & Benefits

• 45‑hour week
• Monday–Friday + Saturday AM
• Overtime available (paid at x1.5)
• Opportunity to work with heavy static plant (not hire equipment)
• Stable, hands‑on role with technical variety and career development