Piling Rig Engineer – Workshop & Field Support

NEOS Recruitment; Swadlincote; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Door-to-door pay

Overnight stays when required

Workshop-based role in Swadlincote

Job summary

NEOS Engineering is seeking a Piling Rig Engineer to join the Swadlincote workshop team in Derbyshire. The role focuses on servicing, maintenance and repair of specialist piling equipment with occasional on-site fault diagnosis and travel.

The ideal candidate has heavy plant experience, a Level 3 Plant Maintenance qualification, and strong electrical/mechanical fault-finding skills; hydraulic knowledge is a plus. Driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Plant Fitter, Mobile Plant Engineer or Heavy Plant Mechanic or similar.
• Level 3 qualification in Plant Maintenance or an equivalent engineering qualification.
• Experience maintaining and repairing heavy-duty construction plant.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding skills, ideally with hydraulic knowledge.
• Electrical fault-finding experience would be beneficial.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a workshop team.
• Piling equipment experience would be advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs on specialist piling equipment and associated machinery within the workshop.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults.
• Carry out inspections and preventative maintenance to ensure equipment remains safe and operational.
• Respond to occasional site breakdowns, travelling from the workshop when required.
• Identify faults, source solutions and minimise equipment downtime.
• Work on a range of specialist construction and piling machinery.
• Maintain a safe and organised working environment.

Skills

Plant maintenance

Mechanical fault-finding

Hydraulic systems

Electrical fault-finding

Heavy machinery experience

Driving licence (UK)

Independent/workshop team

Education

Plant Maintenance Level 3

Job description

NEOS Engineering is seeking a Piling Rig Engineer to join the Swadlincote workshop team in Derbyshire. The role focuses on servicing, maintenance and repair of specialist piling equipment with occasional on-site fault diagnosis and travel.

The ideal candidate has heavy plant experience, a Level 3 Plant Maintenance qualification, and strong electrical/mechanical fault-finding skills; hydraulic knowledge is a plus. Driving licence is essential.