Job Description
Are you a Plant Engineer, HGV Technician, MHE Engineer, Forklift Engineer, Mechanical Engineer or Service Engineer looking for a secure, hands-on engineering role?This is a fantastic opportunity to join Amey Defence Equipment as a Service Life Extension Programme Centre Engineer, working on the service, inspection, maintenance and repair of specialist plant, HGV and mechanical handling equipment used to support the UKs Armed Forces.Youll be part of the Service Life Extension Programme, helping to keep key defence equipment safe, reliable and operational for the future.Whats in it for you?Company vehicleAdditional weekend overtime when requiredAt least 24 days holiday plus bank holidaysOption to buy additional holidayGenerous pension scheme with enhanced employer contributionsFully funded training and career developmentRetail, healthcare and lifestyle discountsCycle to Work schemeDiscounted gym membershipTwo paid volunteering / social impact days each yearFamily-friendly policies and employee support networksThe roleAs a Service Life Extension Programme Centre Engineer, you will maintain, inspect, service and repair plant, HGV and mechanical handling assets as part of a long-term MOD support contract.Youll diagnose faults, complete repairs, carry out inspection work and ensure equipment is maintained in line with company standards, LOLER and PUWER legislation.Key responsibilitiesService, inspect, maintain and repair plant, HGV and MHE equipmentComplete Service Life Extension Programme tasks to required standardsDiagnose faults and identify safe, effective repair solutionsCarry out work in line with LOLER, PUWER and company proceduresComplete job cards, service records and maintenance documentation accuratelyIdentify additional work, defects or damage and report as requiredMaintain spares, attachments, ancillaries and technical documentationSupport safe systems of work and SHEQ proceduresMentor MOD maintainers and users where appropriateSupport team KPIs, occasional out-of-hours duties and weekend work when requiredWhat were looking forWere looking for a practical, hands-on engineer with experience maintaining construction plant, HGVs, forklifts, MHE, agricultural machinery, military vehicles or heavy mechanical equipment .Youll needCity & Guilds, NVQ or equivalent qualification in mechanical engineeringExperience maintaining plant, HGV, MHE, forklifts or similar equipmentGood diagnostic and fault-finding skillsWorking knowledge of Health & Safety, LOLER and PUWERFull UK driving licenceAbility to manage periods of busy workloadNo restrictions to gaining MOD security clearanceValid passport due to potential occasional overseas travelRelevant backgrounds includePlant EngineerHGV TechnicianMHE EngineerForklift EngineerMechanical EngineerService EngineerREME EngineerAgricultural Machinery EngineerConstruction Plant FitterHeavy Vehicle TechnicianWorkshop EngineerPlease note, this role will require BPSS and MOD security clearance.Apply nowIf youre an experienced Plant Engineer, HGV Technician, MHE Engineer, Forklift Engineer, Mechanical Engineer or Service Engineer looking for a secure and varied role working on specialist defence equipment, wed like to hear from you.TPBN1_UKTJ