Heavy Plant Engineer

Location Northamptonshire
Discipline: Plant Hire, Construction Equipment, Heavy Plant
Associated job titles: Plant Fitter , Heavy Plant Fitter, Heavy Plant Engineer
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £40k - 50k per year + Van
Contact name: Georgina Wittich

Contact email: Georgina.wittich@pathrecruitment.com
Contact phone: 01933 667220
Job ref: 65904
Published: 12 days ago

Heavy Plant Engineer– Field Based - Covering Northamptonshire, Peterborough and Cambridge 

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Heavy Plant Engineer to join a well-established and growing organisation within the construction and groundworks sector.

This is a field-based role, covering sites across Northamptonshire and surrounding areas, so flexibility to travel is essential.

Benefits of the Heavy Plant Engineer:

  • £40,000 – £50,000 DOE (flexible for the right candidate)
  • Monday to Friday, 7:30am – 4:30pm
  • Company van + fuel card
  • Pension scheme
  • 23 days holiday + bank holidays (option to buy more)
  • Life assurance / death in service
  • Employee Assistance Programme (incl. discounts & remote GP access)
  • Ongoing training & development support

Responsibilities of the Heavy Plant Engineer:

  • Repairing and maintaining a range of construction plant (up to 30 tonnes)
  • Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs on-site
  • Working independently across multiple locations
  • Ensuring high standards of safety and workmanship

To be successful as a Heavy Plant Engineer:

  • Strong experience as a Plant Fitter / Plant Engineer
  • Good understanding of construction plant equipment
  • Ability to manage workload and work under pressure
  • Full UK driving licence
  • NVQ Level 2/3 in Plant Maintenance (preferred but not essential)
  • You may have worked as a Heavy Plant Engineer, Plant Engineer, Agricultural Engineer, Earthmoving Engineer, Mobile Plant Engineer or similar

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to join a stable business with long-term prospects and strong support for development.

Apply now or send your CV directly for immediate consideration or contact Georgina on 01933667220 or georgina.wittich@pathrecruitment.com to find out more on this Heavy Plant Engineer role!