Heavy Plant Engineer

We are currently seeking an experienced Heavy Plant Fitter to join a well-established and growing business operating within the aggregates, recycling, earthworks, and construction sectors. This is a hands-on role working on a wide range of heavy plant and processing equipment, ensuring machinery remains safe, reliable, and operational across multiple sites. You'll be joining a professional team where your skills and experience will play a vital role in keeping operations running efficiently. Key Responsibilities - Service, maintain, and repair a variety of heavy plant machinery including excavators, loading shovels, crushers, screeners, dumpers, and material handling equipment - Diagnose and rectify mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic faults - Carry out planned preventative maintenance and routine inspections - Attend breakdowns and minimise equipment downtime through effective fault finding - Complete maintenance records and job documentation accurately - Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with health and safety procedures - Work closely with site management and operational teams to maintain fleet reliability About You - Proven experience working as a Heavy Plant Fitter, Plant Engineer, Plant Mechanic, or similar role - Strong knowledge of hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems - Experience working on quarrying, recycling, aggregates, construction, or material handling equipment would be advantageous - Excellent fault-finding and diagnostic abilities - Able to work independently and manage workload effectively - Full UK Driving Licence (essential) - A proactive and safety-conscious approach to work What We Offer - Competitive salary based on experience - Overtime opportunities available - Company pension scheme - Long-term career prospects within a growing organisation - Varied and interesting workload across a diverse fleet of machinery - Ongoing training and development opportunities - Supportive and professional working environment Apply Today If you are an experienced Heavy Plant Fitter looking for your next challenge and want to work on a varied fleet of heavy machinery, we'd love to hear from you. 📞 Pete – 07485 986178 📧 pete@holtautomotive.co.uk