Heavy Plant Fitter – HGV & Plant Maintenance Engineer

About the role

An established industrial operation in South East England is seeking an experienced Heavy Plant Fitter to maintain a mixed fleet of HGVs and site plant equipment. The role is hands‑on, day‑shift (50 hours/week) and offers exposure to a diverse range of specialist machinery in a fast‑paced environment.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out servicing, inspections, preventative maintenance and repairs on HGVs and plant equipment.
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical faults.
• Conduct routine safety checks and prepare equipment for statutory inspections.
• Maintain accurate service and maintenance records.
• Attend local breakdowns and emergency repairs as required.

Required profile

• NVQ Level 3 in Plant Maintenance, Heavy Vehicle Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Proven experience as a time‑served engineer in plant, quarrying, construction materials, industrial processing or heavy engineering.
• Strong fault‑finding skills across diesel engines, hydraulics, pneumatics and electrical systems.
• Ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively.

Required skills

• Diesel engines
• Hydraulics
• Pneumatics
• Electrical systems

What we offer

• Competitive salary £40,000‑£55,000 depending on experience.
• Day‑shift, workshop‑based permanent role with overtime when needed.
• Long‑term stable employment and a supportive environment.
• Opportunity to work on a diverse fleet of heavy vehicles and industrial plant.