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Heavy Plant Engineer

Holt Recruitment LtdEgerton, Bolton🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 24 Jul 2026

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Full Time
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

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<br />Service, maintain, and repair a variety of heavy plant machinery including excavators, loading shovels, crushers, screeners, dumpers, and material handling equipment<br />Diagnose and rectify mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic faults<br />Carry out planned preventative maintenance and routine inspections<br />Attend breakdowns and minimise equipment downtime through effective fault finding<br />Complete maintenance records and job documentation accurately<br />Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with health and safety procedures<br />Work closely with site management and operational teams to maintain fleet reliabilityAbout You<br />Proven experience working as a Heavy Plant Fitter, Plant Engineer, Plant Mechanic, or similar role<br />Strong knowledge of hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems<br />Experience working on quarrying, recycling, aggregates, construction, or material handling equipment would be advantageous<br />Excellent fault-finding and diagnostic abilities<br />Able to work independently and manage workload effectively<br />Full UK Driving Licence (essential)<br />A proactive and safety-conscious approach to workWhat We Offer<br />Competitive salary based on experience<br />Overtime opportunities available<br />Company pension scheme<br />Long-term career prospects within a growing organisation<br />Varied and interesting workload across a diverse fleet of machinery<br />Ongoing training and development opportunities<br />Supportive and professional working environmentApply 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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