Mobile Heavy Plant Engineer - Scotland

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

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.