Location: Lower Thames Crossing - Basildon
Salary: £47,500 per annum + Benefits
Contract Type: Full-time and Permanent
Benefits: BUPA single cover, 8% matched pension, x2.5 base salary life assurance, cash allowance
About the Role:
The Plant Inspector plays a vital role in ensuring that all plant and equipment used on the project meets Lower Thames Crossing specifications and regulatory requirements. Working within Blackwell Earthmoving Limited (BEL), you will carry out inspections, routine checks and basic maintenance tasks to ensure plant is safe, compliant and ready for operational use. You will report to the Plant Manager and support the wider plant and labour function in maintaining high standards of safety, reliability and efficiency.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Carrying out PDI inspections on earthworks plant, including completing on /off‑hire records, taking photographs, recording machine hours, identifying existing damage and assessing tyre and GET wear.
- Conducting PDI inspections on 4x4s, minibuses and other site vehicles.
- Applying plant identification stickers where required.
- Checking plant safety equipment such as flashing beacons, all‑round vision cameras, dash cameras and reversing alarms.
- Checking lubricants, grease pots and other fluid levels.
- Greasing plant and replenishing grease pots when necessary.
- Completing routine weekly checks on tyre condition, GET and undercarriage wear.
- Assisting with diagnosing plant issues and reporting findings to the Plant Desk.
- Producing risk assessments and safe systems of work for all related activities.
- Managing stock control of all fluids and maintaining COSHH storage areas and the workshop.
- Assisting OEM staff with locating machines and carrying out basic repairs such as filter changes and bulb replacements.
- Replacing GET and cutting edges.
- Issuing Maintenance Permits to Work to OEM or other authorised personnel.
What We’re Looking For:
- CSCS Green Card
- Full driving licence
- CSCS Blue Skilled Worker Card
- Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Basic computer literacy
- Ability to write risk assessments and follow safe systems of work
- Welding experience or qualification
- Detailed knowledge of Caterpillar, Volvo and Bomag equipment
About Us:
At Hargreaves Services plc, we’re more than a business – we’re a driving force behind some of the UK’s most critical industries. From energy and environmental services to logistics, land regeneration, and raw material supply, we deliver solutions that power progress and create sustainable futures. With operations spanning the UK and international markets, our team of over 1,300 professionals work on projects that shape infrastructure, restore landscapes, and support global supply chains.
Our mission is simple: to provide innovative, reliable, and sustainable services that make a real difference. Whether it’s building major transport links like HS2, regenerating brownfield sites into thriving communities, or pioneering carbon capture forestry, we’re committed to creating long-term value for our clients, stakeholders, and the environment.
Join us and be part of a company that combines heritage, expertise, and forward‑thinking innovation to deliver solutions that matter.
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Plant Inspector: Safety, Inspections & Maintenance in Basildon employer: Blackwell Earthmoving Limited
Blackwell Earthmoving Limited is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises collaboration and innovation in the heart of Basildon. With a strong commitment to employee development, we provide ample opportunities for growth and advancement within the civil engineering sector, ensuring that our team members are equipped with the skills needed to excel in their careers. Join us to be part of impactful infrastructure projects while enjoying a supportive environment that values quality and compliance.
Contact Details:
Blackwell Earthmoving Limited Recruitment Team
