OEM Heavy Plant Engineer

NEOS Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime available

Pension scheme

Manufacturer training

Exposure to heavy plant machinery

Job summary

NEOS Recruitment is seeking a Heavy Plant Fitter for a Birmingham-based role, working with a leading OEM. The position involves service, maintenance and repair of ADTs and heavy plant machinery, with opportunities to develop expertise on high‑end equipment.

Ideal candidates will have heavy plant/agricultural backgrounds, NVQ 2/3 in Plant Maintenance, and a valid UK driving licence. Overtime is available and training is provided by the manufacturer.

Qualifications

• Experience with heavy plant machinery such as ADTs, JCB, CAT or similar.
• Strong mechanical and electrical knowledge.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Willing to develop skills with manufacturer training.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintenance and repair of ADTs and heavy plant machinery.
• Mechanical and electrical fault finding and diagnostics.
• Working on diesel engines, hydraulic systems and associated components.
• Inspecting and preparing machinery for use.
• Working alongside the engineering team to maintain high standards.
• Manufacturer training provided on ADTs and related equipment.

Skills

Heavy plant experience

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Full UK Driving Licence

Education

NVQ 2/3 Plant Maintenance

Job description

Heavy Plant Fitter

Birmingham / West Midlands

£17.50ph - £20ph + Overtime Available

NEOS Engineering are working with a well-known OEM who are looking to add 2 x Plant Fitters to their team in Birmingham. This is a great opportunity for a Plant Fitter who wants to develop their knowledge and skillset while working directly with a main manufacturer.

The ideal candidate will come from a Heavy Plant, Construction Plant, Agricultural or similar engineering background, with experience working on machinery such as JCB, CAT, Komatsu, Sennebogen or similar. You will ideally hold an NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plant Maintenance, Agricultural Engineering or a related discipline.

The role will involve servicing, maintaining, repairing and preparing ADTs and associated machinery, working from the Birmingham site alongside an experienced engineering team. The company offers excellent manufacturer training, giving successful candidates the opportunity to develop their skills on complex machinery.

The Role:

• Service, maintenance and repair of ADTs and heavy plant machinery
• Mechanical and electrical fault finding and diagnostics
• Working on diesel engines, hydraulic systems and associated components
• Inspecting and preparing machinery for use
• Working alongside the wider engineering team to ensure equipment is maintained to a high standard
• Manufacturer training provided on ADTs and associated machinery

The Candidate:

• Experience working on Construction Plant, Agricultural, Quarrying or similar machinery
• Strong mechanical and electrical knowledge
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Construction Plant Maintenance, Agricultural Engineering or similar
• Experience with hydraulics, diesel engines and fault finding
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Keen to develop their skills and receive manufacturer training
• Comfortable working in a workshop/depot environment

The Benefits:

• £17.50ph - £20ph
• Overtime available
• Manufacturer training
• Pension scheme
• Opportunity to develop within a well-established OEM
• Excellent exposure to specialist heavy plant machinery

Thanks so much for taking the time to apply. We do our best to get back to everyone, but due to the number of applications we receive, it's not always possible. If you haven't heard from us within 7 days, it likely means you haven't been successful this time—but don't be discouraged! Keep an eye on our website for new opportunities that might be a great fit.

We kindly ask that candidates requiring sponsorship do not apply, as the client is unfortunately unable to offer sponsorship at this time. Any applications requiring sponsorship will be automatically rejected.