Heavy Plant Engineer Full Time NEW

Ambrosden, Oxfordshire
DARA People

Heavy Plant Engineer
Location: Bicester, Oxfordshire
Salary: £40,000 £50,000 per annum, dependent on experience
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30am 4:30pm, 40 hours per week
Overtime: Paid at time and a half after 40 hours

We are looking for a skilled Heavy Plant Engineer to join a friendly and busy engineering team based in Bicester.

This is a hands-on role working on concrete pumps and associated heavy plant equipment. You ll be involved in servicing, maintenance, diagnostics and repairs, with most work based at the Bicester workshop and occasional travel to customer sites for breakdowns or support.

This role could suit a Plant Fitter, Mobile Plant Engineer, Mechanical Fitter, Hydraulic Engineer, Service Engineer or someone with experience working on construction plant, agricultural machinery, HGVs, powered access or similar heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

As a Heavy Plant Engineer, you will:

• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs on heavy plant equipment, including truck-mounted and static concrete pumps
• Complete routine servicing, inspections and preventative maintenance
• Prepare and inspect equipment before delivery or dispatch
• Attend customer site breakdowns when required
• Work on hydraulic, mechanical and electrical systems
• Maintain accurate service records and job documentation
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with health and safety standards
• Support the wider workshop and engineering team when required

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience working with heavy plant, hydraulics, construction equipment, agricultural machinery, HGVs or similar
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills
• Good mechanical knowledge, with basic electrical understanding
• Experience working on hydraulic systems
• A full UK driving licence
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication and organisational skills
• A practical, reliable and safety-focused approach

Why Join?

This is a great opportunity to join a long-established, family-run business with a strong reputation in the concrete equipment industry.

Benefits include:

• £40,000 £50,000 per annum, dependent on experience
• 21 days holiday
• Company van and diesel for business use
• Pension scheme
• Paid overtime at time and a half after 40 hours
• Full PPE provided
• On-site parking
• Training with UK and international suppliers
• Opportunity to work on new, specialist and bespoke heavy plant equipment

How to Apply

Apply now via CV-Library for this Heavy Plant Engineer role in Bicester, Oxfordshire.