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.
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- Start: 24/07/2026
- Rate: Competitive
- Location: Bolton,England
- Type: Permanent
- Industry: Engineering
- Recruiter: Holt Recruitment
- Contact: Peter Kimber
- Tel: +44 (0)1202 552915
- Email: to view click here
- Reference: V-300079
- Posted: 2026-07-24 12:57:21 -
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