Heavy Plant Engineer

  • Neos Recruitment Ltd
  • Mar 25, 2026
Full time Engineering

Job Description

Heavy Plant Engineer

Glasgow & Surrounding Areas

£40,000 £50,000 + Overtime + Company Benefits

NEOS Engineering Recruitment are currently working with a well-established and highly respected organisation within the construction and heavy plant sector who are looking to appoint an experienced Heavy Plant Engineer to support their operations across the Glasgow and surrounding areas.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled engineer to join a business that operates a modern fleet of machinery and places real value on the quality and expertise of its engineering team. The role will involve the service, maintenance and repair of a wide range of heavy construction equipment, ensuring machinery remains safe, reliable and operating at peak performance.

The Role
  • Service, maintenance and repair of heavy plant equipment including excavators, dumpers and pavers
  • Diagnose mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults efficiently
  • Carry out planned maintenance and reactive breakdown repairs
  • Ensure all work is completed to manufacturer standards and health & safety regulations
  • Accurately complete job sheets and service reports
  • Support operational teams by ensuring machinery downtime is kept to a minimum
The Ideal Candidate
  • Proven experience working as a Heavy Plant Engineer, Plant Fitter or Field Service Engineer
  • Strong experience working on excavators and dumpers
  • Experience working on pavers would be highly beneficial
  • Strong fault finding ability across mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems
  • NVQ / City & Guilds in Plant Maintenance, Construction Equipment Maintenance or similar (preferred but not essential)
  • Full UK Driving Licence
The Package
  • £40,000 £50,000 basic salary
  • Overtime available
  • Company vehicle / van
  • Pension scheme
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Opportunity to work with a respected organisation within the heavy plant sector

If you are a Heavy Plant Engineer looking for a new opportunity, please apply today or contact NEOS Engineering Recruitment for more information.