Plant Inspector – Aylesbury
Location: Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
Salary: £40,000 to £50,000 per annum
Package: £21,630 annual lodge allowance, £5,000 car allowance, 10% annual bonus, private healthcare, 25 days holiday, and company benefits
Sector: Earthworks, Civil Engineering, Infrastructure
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Overview
SEDR Recruitment is seeking an experienced Plant Inspector to join a civil engineering and earthworks contractor delivering a major infrastructure package in the Aylesbury area.
The role involves carrying out planned and ad-hoc inspections on heavy plant and vehicles to ensure compliance with company standards, client specifications, and statutory requirements. You will play a key role in maintaining safe, efficient, and compliant operations across one of the UK’s largest earthworks schemes.
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Key Responsibilities
* Conduct pre-delivery inspections (PDIs) on earthworks plant and vehicles, recording hours, condition, and existing damage.
* Complete on- and off-hire checks, photographic records, and update inspection databases.
* Apply plant identification stickers and maintain accurate equipment registers.
* Check and maintain plant safety systems including reversing alarms, cameras, beacons, and lighting.
* Inspect and top-up fluids, grease pots, and lubrication systems; carry out basic greasing where required.
* Conduct weekly condition checks on tyres, ground engaging tools (GET), and undercarriage components.
* Support fault diagnosis, liaising with the plant desk or OEM technicians for rectification.
* Control stock of lubricants and consumables, maintaining COSHH compliance within workshop areas.
* Issue and manage Maintenance Permits to Work for OEM or external maintenance staff.
* Produce and follow Risk Assessments and Safe Systems of Work for inspection and maintenance activities.
* Assist with minor fitting tasks such as filter changes, bulb replacements, and GET replacement.
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Requirements
Essential
* Experience maintaining or inspecting heavy plant and site vehicles within earthworks or infrastructure projects.
* NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Plant Maintenance or Mechanical Engineering.
* CSCS Blue Skilled Worker Card.
* Full UK driving licence.
* Basic computer literacy and ability to maintain inspection records.
* Physically fit and able to work in all weather conditions.
Desirable
* CPCS A68 Plant Mover card.
* Welding or mechanical repair experience.
* Familiarity with Caterpillar, Volvo, Komatsu, or other Tier 1 OEM equipment.
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Salary and Package
Base salary: £40,000 to £50,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Lodge allowance: £21,630 per year (paid monthly)
Car allowance: £5,000 per annum
Bonus: 10% annual performance bonus
Private healthcare for you and your family
Holidays: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Career development within a respected UK civils contractor
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How to Apply
Apply now with your CV or contact SEDR Recruitment for a confidential discussion.
Email: info@sedrrecruitment.com