Plant & HGV Maintenance Engineer

RecruitME; Stafford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sponsored Reserve allowance

Pension and employee benefits

Fully funded training and development

Career progression

Job summary

RecruitME is seeking a Plant & HGV Maintenance Engineer in Stafford to maintain a diverse fleet of plant machinery and materials-handling equipment on a secure MOD contract. The role involves servicing, fault-finding, inspections and repairs across forklifts, telehandlers, excavators and generators.

You will participate in planned maintenance, ensure safe operation, and help maintain fleet readiness while benefiting from funded training and a stable, long-term opportunity.

Qualifications

• Experience servicing, maintaining or repairing vehicles, plant machinery or heavy mechanical equipment.
• Mechanical, electrical or hydraulic fault-finding skills.
• Experience completing maintenance inspections and repairs.
• A Level 3 engineering qualification, apprenticeship or equivalent practical experience.
• Good safety awareness and a practical approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and routine servicing.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults.
• Complete mechanical repairs and component replacements.
• Maintain engines, braking, steering and hydraulic systems.
• Inspect and test machinery to ensure safe operation.
• Carry out pre-delivery and compliance inspections.
• Maintain accurate service records and maintenance documentation.
• Support fleet reliability, equipment availability and operational readiness.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

Fault finding

Maintenance inspections

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Education

A Level 3 engineering qualification

Job description

Are you a Plant Fitter, HGV Technician, Agricultural Engineer, Forklift Engineer or Ex-Military Vehicle Mechanic looking for a secure, long-term engineering role with excellent training and career development?

We are recruiting a Plant & HGV Maintenance Engineer to join a major Ministry of Defence (MOD) support contract based in Stafford.

This is a varied, hands-on engineering position maintaining and repairing a wide range of plant machinery, mechanical equipment and materials-handling vehicles.

What's on Offer?

• £37,791 basic salary plus £3,000 annual Sponsored Reserve allowance
• £40,791 combined annual package before overtime
• Overtime opportunities, including double time for applicable Bank Holiday work
• Permanent position supporting a long-term MOD contract
• 40-hour working week
• Fully funded technical training and development
• Pension and comprehensive employee benefits
• Career progression opportunities within Defence engineering

The Role

As a Plant & HGV Maintenance Engineer, you will carry out servicing, maintenance, inspections, fault-finding and repairs on a diverse fleet of mechanical plant and materials-handling equipment.

Equipment includes forklift trucks, telehandlers, excavators, generators, lighting towers and other construction plant and materials-handling equipment (MHE).

Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and routine servicing
• Diagnosing mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults
• Completing mechanical repairs and component replacements
• Maintaining engines, braking systems, steering systems and hydraulic equipment
• Inspecting and testing machinery to ensure safe operation
• Carrying out pre-delivery and compliance inspections
• Maintaining accurate service records and maintenance documentation
• Supporting fleet reliability, equipment availability and operational readiness

About You

We welcome applications from Plant Fitters, HGV Technicians, Agricultural Engineers, Forklift Engineers, Mobile Plant Engineers, Heavy Vehicle Technicians, Mechanical Maintenance Engineers and Ex-Military Vehicle Mechanics.

Ideally, you will have:

• Experience servicing, maintaining or repairing vehicles, plant machinery or heavy mechanical equipment
• Mechanical, electrical or hydraulic fault-finding skills
• Experience completing maintenance inspections and repairs
• A Level 3 engineering qualification, apprenticeship or equivalent practical experience
• Good safety awareness and a practical approach to problem-solving
• Willingness to participate in the Sponsored Reserve scheme
• Experience within the Armed Forces, including REME, Royal Engineers, RAF or RLC engineering backgrounds, would be welcomed but is not essential.
• Previous military experience is not required.

Important - Sponsored Reserve Commitment

This position includes participation in the MOD Sponsored Reserve scheme.

You will remain a civilian employee while undertaking structured, fully paid military training as part of the contract.

In return, you will receive an additional £3,000 annual allowance alongside your basic salary.

Training commitments are planned in advance, and the full requirements will be explained before interview.

This opportunity is suitable for both civilian and ex-military engineers who are comfortable with the additional commitment and interested in supporting Defence operations.

Why Apply?

This role offers the opportunity to work across a varied fleet rather than being limited to one type of equipment.

With long-term contract stability, funded technical development, career progression and an attractive overall package, this is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers seeking their next move.