Heavy Plant Engineer (Fitter)

10 Days Old

Job Description

Heavy Plant Lead Engineer – Bristol Area

Salary: £23–24 per hour | Hours: 40 per week

NEOS Engineering are seeking an experienced Heavy Plant (Lead Engineer) to join a busy operations team, overseeing the maintenance and repair of a diverse fleet of heavy plant machinery. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled engineer who takes pride in ensuring machinery is safe, reliable, and operational to meet production schedules.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the maintenance, servicing, and repair of heavy plant machinery, including excavators, loaders, dump trucks, and ancillary equipment.

  • Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults efficiently.

  • Oversee preventative maintenance schedules to maximise uptime and extend asset life.

  • Mentor and supervise junior engineers and technicians, allocating workloads and ensuring high standards of work.

  • Maintain accurate service records, compliance logs, and parts inventories.

  • Ensure all work is carried out in line with Health & Safety regulations, site policies, and operational procedures.

  • Collaborate with operations teams to plan machinery requirements and minimise downtime.

Required Skills & Experience

  • Extensive experience working on heavy plant machinery in a workshop and on-site environment.

  • Strong mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical knowledge.

  • Proven ability to diagnose and repair a wide range of plant equipment efficiently.

  • Experience leading or supervising a small team of technicians.

  • Good understanding of Health & Safety regulations, LOLER, PUWER, and other compliance standards.

  • Strong organisational and communication skills.

  • Full UK driving licence and ability to travel to multiple sites within the Bristol area.

Benefits

  • Competitive hourly rate: £23–24 based on a 40-hour week.

  • Opportunities for training and career progression.

  • Work on a wide range of plant machinery, providing a varied and challenging role.

  • Supportive team environment with clear leadership structure.


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Location:
Bristol
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Manufacturing

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