Heavy Plant Lead Engineer – Bristol Area
Salary: £23–24 per hour | Hours: 40 per week
NEOS Engineering are seeking an experienced Heavy Plant (Lead Engineer) to join a busy operations team, overseeing the maintenance and repair of a diverse fleet of heavy plant machinery. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled engineer who takes pride in ensuring machinery is safe, reliable, and operational to meet production schedules.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the maintenance, servicing, and repair of heavy plant machinery, including excavators, loaders, dump trucks, and ancillary equipment.
* Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults efficiently.
* Oversee preventative maintenance schedules to maximise uptime and extend asset life.
* Mentor and supervise junior engineers and technicians, allocating workloads and ensuring high standards of work.
* Maintain accurate service records, compliance logs, and parts inventories.
* Ensure all work is carried out in line with Health & Safety regulations, site policies, and operational procedures.
* Collaborate with operations teams to plan machinery requirements and minimise downtime.
Required Skills & Experience
* Extensive experience working on heavy plant machinery in a workshop and on-site environment.
* Strong mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical knowledge.
* Proven ability to diagnose and repair a wide range of plant equipment efficiently.
* Experience leading or supervising a small team of technicians.
* Good understanding of Health & Safety regulations, LOLER, PUWER, and other compliance standards.
* Strong organisational and communication skills.
* Full UK driving licence and ability to travel to multiple sites within the Bristol area.
Benefits
* Competitive hourly rate: £23–24 based on a 40-hour week.
* Opportunities for training and career progression.
* Work on a wide range of plant machinery, providing a varied and challenging role.
* Supportive team environment with clear leadership structure.
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