Lead Plant Engineer

MTrec Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

Competitive salary

Professional development

Collaborative environment

On-site parking

Company vehicle

Job summary

MTrec Ltd's engineering client is recruiting a permanent Lead Plant Engineer to lead diagnostics on heavy plant equipment and provide hands-on technical leadership. You will diagnose mechanical, electrical and hydraulic issues, mentor junior staff, and travel to customer sites in the North East as required.

NVQ Level 3+ in a relevant discipline is preferred, with fabrication knowledge a bonus. This is a long-term career opportunity within a growing engineering business offering development and a

Qualifications

• Experience with heavy plant equipment and machinery.
• NVQ Level 3+ in engineering.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic issues.
• Diesel-based systems knowledge and repair.
• Fabrication knowledge is desirable.
• Strong diagnostic skills across mechanical/electrical/hydraulic systems.
• Ability to work independently and make confident technical decisions.
• Thrives in a fast-paced team environment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues on heavy plant equipment.
• Provide expert technical support to the engineering team as the main specialist.
• Train and mentor younger team members.
• Diagnose and repair diesel-based systems.
• Attend escalated issues at customer sites (North East) about once per week.

Skills

Heavy plant equipment

NVQ Level 3

Mechanical engineering

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Diesel systems

Fabrication

Diagnostic skills

Independent working

Mentoring

Education

NVQ Level 3+ in engineering

Job description

The rewards and benefits on offer:

• Immediate start available
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• On-site parking
• Company vehicle provided

MTrec’s New Opportunity:

MTrec Technical are proudly representing our prestigious engineering client in their 2026 recruitment initiative with the recruitment of a permanent Lead Plant Engineer to strengthen their team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within a growing engineering business.

If you are an experienced Plant Fitter/Engineer, with experience resolving mechanical, electrical and hydraulic issues on heavy plant/industrial equipment.

The job you’ll do:

• A hands-on Lead Engineering role diagnosing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues on heavy plant equipment.
• Provide expert technical support to the engineering team and act as the main Technical specialist
• Training and mentoring younger team members
• Diagnosing and repairing diesel-based systems
• Attending escalated issues at customer sites as required (on average once per week, primarily at sites in the North East)

About you:

• Experience working with a wide range of heavy plant equipment/machinery.
• Qualified to NVQ Level 3 or above in a relevant engineering discipline (plant maintenance, land-based engineering etc.)
• Knowledge in mechanical, electrical and hydraulic issues.
• Expertise in diagnosing and repairing diesel-based systems
• Knowledge of fabrication is desirable
• Strong diagnostic skillset across mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Ability to work independently and make confident technical decisions
• Someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in being part of a winning team.