Heavy Plant Engineer

CV-LibraryNorthamptonshirepermanentPosted: 1 May 2026
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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 (phone number removed) or to find out more on this Heavy Plant Engineer role

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