CP12786
Mobile Heavy Plant Engineer - North East
£21.50 per hour | £50,310 per year | Overtime at 1.5x
Location: North East - covering Scotland & the North of England
Hours: 45 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:30pm (30-minute unpaid lunch)
Alecto Recruitment is recruiting for an experienced Mobile Heavy Plant Engineer / Heavy Plant Engineer / Plant Fitter / Mobile Plant Fitter to join a well-established operation with a modern fleet and a strong focus on minimising downtime.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Plant Engineer, Heavy Plant Fitter, Agricultural Engineer, Agricultural Technician, Forestry Engineer or Construction Plant Engineer looking for a rewarding mobile engineering role.
The Role
You'll be responsible for keeping a modern fleet operating safely and efficiently, working on:
- Articulated Dump Trucks
- Wheeled Loaders
- Material Handlers
- Heavy Plant & Construction Equipment
- Diesel Engines
- Hydraulic Systems
- Electrical Systems
- DPF & Exhaust Aftertreatment Systems
Your responsibilities will include:
- Planned servicing and preventative maintenance
- Mechanical fault finding and repairs
- Hydraulic fault finding and repairs
- Electrical fault diagnosisAttending mobile breakdowns
- Using diagnostic equipment to identify faults
- Supporting the workshop when required
- Carrying out inspections and maintenance
- Minimising machine downtime
- Travelling throughout Scotland and the North of England
You’ll ideally have:
- Strong mechanical engineering experience
- Knowledge of hydraulics, electrics and diesel engines
- Experience with DPF, emissions and exhaust aftertreatment systems
- Experience using diagnostic equipmentGood computer/tablet literacyExcellent fault-finding and problem-solving skillsThe ability to work independently
- A highly organised and methodical approachExcellent attention to detailA full UK driving licence
Experience within plant, agricultural machinery, forestry equipment, construction equipment, HGVs, commercial vehicles or heavy machinery would be highly advantageous.
What's On Offer?
- £21.50 per hour DOE
- £50,310 basic salary
- Overtime paid at 1.5x
- 45 hours per week
- Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:30pm
- Mobile role covering Scotland & the North of England
- Modern fleet and equipment
- Excellent opportunity for career progression
If you're an experienced Heavy Plant Engineer, Plant Fitter, Agricultural Engineer, HGV Technician or Field Service Engineer looking for a £50k+ engineering opportunity with overtime, this is a role worth exploring.
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Heavy Plant Engineer in North East employer: Alecto Recruitment
As a leading LPCB approved sprinkler contractor, our company offers an exceptional work environment in Surbiton, where innovation meets collaboration. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide opportunities for career advancement, including fast-tracking to team management roles, alongside a competitive salary and generous benefits package. Our hybrid working model ensures a healthy work-life balance, making us an attractive employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in the engineering sector.
