Plant Maintenance Engineer

Benjamin Grace; London Borough of Havering; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Benjamin Grace is seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join our engineering team in a fast-paced transport and logistics operation in London. You will maintain, service and repair a wide range of heavy plant, vehicles and specialist equipment, ensuring safety, reliability and uptime.

As part of an established team you will carry out planned maintenance, diagnose faults and perform mechanical, electrical and hydraulic repairs across heavy plant and HGVs.

Qualifications

• A minimum City & Guilds Level 3 qualification in an engineering discipline, or an equivalent qualification.
• Experience maintaining and repairing heavy plant, commercial vehicles or specialist equipment.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills. Knowledge of diesel engines and electrical systems.
• Ability to work independently, with initiative and problem-solving, plus travel to other sites.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance, inspections, servicing and repairs across heavy plant and vehicles.
• Diagnose faults and perform mechanical, electrical and hydraulic repairs.
• Maintain equipment including heavy goods vehicles, forklifts, reach stackers, cranes, trailers and other machinery.
• Identify faults and resolve issues, with support from management when required.
• Ensure repairs meet high standards and safety procedures.
• Work with operations to minimise downtime and disruption.
• Liaise with external contractors, suppliers and other stakeholders.
• Assist in developing maintenance procedures and efficiency improvements.
• Maintain high health and safety standards at all times.
• Share knowledge and support training of apprentices and colleagues.
• Occasionally travel to other operational sites to provide engineering support.

Skills

Heavy plant maintenance

Electrical diagnostics

Diesel engines

Hydraulics

Troubleshooting

Education

City & Guilds Level 3 in Engineering

Tools

Maintenance management systems

MS Office

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join the engineering team of an established and growing transport and logistics business.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy industrial operation, where you will play an important role in maintaining, servicing and repairing a wide range of heavy plant, vehicles and specialist equipment.

Working as part of an established engineering team, you will help ensure equipment remains safe, reliable and operational, supporting the smooth running of a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance, inspections, servicing and repairs across a range of heavy plant, vehicles and industrial equipment.
• Diagnose faults and undertake mechanical, electrical and hydraulic repairs.
• Maintain and repair equipment including heavy goods vehicles, forklifts, reach stackers, cranes, trailers and other specialist machinery.
• Identify faults and resolve technical issues, seeking support from management where required.
• Ensure all repairs are completed to a high standard and in accordance with relevant procedures and safety requirements.
• Work closely with operational managers and supervisors to minimise equipment downtime and disruption.
• Liaise with external contractors, suppliers and other stakeholders.
• Support the development of maintenance procedures and improvements to engineering efficiency.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety at all times.
• Share knowledge and support the training and development of apprentices and colleagues.
• Occasionally travel to other operational sites to provide engineering support.

About You

We are keen to speak with Maintenance Engineers who have experience working with heavy plant, commercial vehicles or industrial equipment.

Ideally, you will have:

• A minimum City & Guilds Level 3 qualification in an engineering discipline, or an equivalent qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.
• Previous experience maintaining and repairing heavy plant, commercial vehicles or specialist industrial equipment.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Good knowledge of diesel engines, transmissions and electrical systems.
• The ability to work independently, use your own initiative and take a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• A good understanding of health and safety procedures and risk assessments.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and/or maintenance management systems.
• A full UK driving licence.
• A flexible approach to work and willingness to travel occasionally to other sites.

Experience within a transport, logistics, plant hire, port or heavy industrial environment would be particularly advantageous.

This permanent vacancy is being advertised on by Benjamin-Grace who are acting as an Employment Agency