Keep Critical Defence Equipment Moving Are you an experienced Plant Fitter, HGV Technician, REME Engineer or Mechanical Engineer looking for a long-term, stable career where your engineering skills genuinely make a difference?
Were recruiting for a Plant & HGV Engineer Defence Sector to join a specialist defence engineering operation at Beacon Barracks, Stafford, supporting a major Service Life Extension Programme (SLEP) focused on maintaining and extending the operational life of critical plant and HGV assets.
This is a hands-on engineering role where youll diagnose faults, complete repairs, carry out inspections and preventative maintenance, and help maximise operational readiness across a fleet of specialist equipment.
If you enjoy fault finding, mechanical problem solving and working on a varied fleet of heavy equipment, this could be the opportunity youve been looking for.
Whats in it for you? This is more than just another engineering role. Its a long-term opportunity to build a career within a stable defence environment, backed by excellent benefits, development and progression.
Competitive Salary + Company Vehicle Annual salary reviews to ensure youre recognised and rewarded for your contribution
Career Growth & Progression Genuine long-term advancement opportunities within a major defence and infrastructure organisation
Industry-Leading Training Access to fully funded training and leadership development programmes designed to support your personal and professional growth
Excellent Holiday Allowance 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional days
Generous Pension Scheme Enhanced employer pension contributions to help support your future
Flexible Benefits Package Tailor benefits to suit you, including insurance options, Cycle2Work scheme and discounted gym memberships
Retail & Lifestyle Discounts Access exclusive savings through an online discounts portal covering retailers, healthcare services and more
Give Back to the Community Two paid Social Impact Days every year for volunteering and fundraising opportunities
Family Friendly Support Enhanced policies for parents and those caring for dependants
Inclusive Working Environment Join supportive Affinity Networks designed to connect, support and inspire diverse communities across the business
Long-Term Stability Permanent employment supporting essential defence infrastructure and equipment
The Role As a Plant & HGV Engineer, youll play a key role in ensuring critical defence equipment remains operational, compliant and safe.
Youll be responsible for the inspection, servicing, maintenance and repair of plant, HGV and associated ancillary equipment, helping maximise equipment reliability and minimise downtime.
Key responsibilities include:
Service, inspect, maintain and repair plant, HGV and associated equipment
Diagnose faults and identify root causes of equipment failures
Carry out preventative maintenance and repairs to company standards
Ensure compliance with LOLER and PUWER legislation
Liaise with engineering managers regarding timescales, costs and further work requirements
Identify additional repair opportunities where damage or defects are identified
Complete accurate service, maintenance and engineering documentation
Maintain stocks of spares, tooling and technical documentation
Support and mentor maintainers and users where appropriate
Work safely and ensure compliance with all health, safety and environmental standards
Support occasional weekend and out-of-hours work where required
What Were Looking For Wed love to hear from candidates with experience in:
Plant fitting
HGV maintenance
Construction plant engineering
Material Handling Equipment (MHE)
Mechanical engineering
Military vehicle maintenance
Heavy vehicle or fleet maintenance
You should ideally have:
City & Guilds, NVQ or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering
Strong fault finding and diagnostic experience
Working knowledge of LOLER and PUWER regulations
Experience working on plant, HGV or MHE equipment
Full UK Driving Licence
Ability to obtain MOD Security Clearance (BPSS)
A valid passport for occasional overseas travel
Ex-military engineers, particularly REME or similar technical military backgrounds, are strongly encouraged to apply.
Build a Long-Term Career in Defence Engineering This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected defence engineering environment where your skills will directly support critical operational capability.
Whether your background is plant, HGV, heavy engineering, military maintenance or construction equipment, this role offers long-term stability, training, career progression and the chance to work on equipment that truly matters.
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