Senior HGV & Plant Engineer – Stevenage

Interaction - Letchworth; Greater London; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime available

Full-time, permanent position

Job summary

Our client in Stevenage is seeking an experienced HGV & Plant Engineer. The role involves maintaining, repairing and testing HGVs, plant equipment and related systems, with a mix of workshop and breakdown duties. You will ensure safe operations, perform MOT preparation, and keep accurate records.

The ideal candidate has strong mechanical maintenance and fault-finding skills, plus experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems, welding and body repairs. Overtime is available.

Qualifications

• Experience as HGV/HGV Technician or Plant Engineer.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding experience.
• Experience diagnosing hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems.
• Experience preparing HGVs for MOT inspections and safety inspections.
• Welding, fabrication and body repair experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, inspect, repair and test HGV vehicles, plant and equipment.
• Prepare vehicles for annual MOT inspections.
• Carry out periodic safety inspections on HGV vehicles per VOSA standards.
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems.
• Attend breakdowns and accident-damaged vehicles for repairs.
• Complete paperwork and keep maintenance records up to date.
• Maintain workshop systems and ensure compliance with legislation and safety.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Fault finding

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Electrical systems

Welding & fabrication

Vehicle legislation

Health & Safety

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Job description

Our client in Stevenage is seeking an experienced HGV & Plant Engineer. The role involves maintaining, repairing and testing HGVs, plant equipment and related systems, with a mix of workshop and breakdown duties. You will ensure safe operations, perform MOT preparation, and keep accurate records.

The ideal candidate has strong mechanical maintenance and fault-finding skills, plus experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems, welding and body repairs. Overtime is available.