Bywaters
Fleet and Plant Engineer
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Fleet and Plant Engineer
Are you passionate about maintaining and repairing heavy vehicles and plant machinery? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your expertise makes a real difference? Are you looking for a rewarding career that offers excellent benefits and opportunities for growth? We are currently on the hunt for an exhilarating HGV Fleet G Plant Engineer to join our dynamic and expanding team in the vibrant Greater London area.
Hours of Work: full time (Monday to Friday)
Salary: £50,000 to £55,000 per annum, reflecting your skills and experience.
We are looking for a skilled and proactive Fleet & Plant Engineer to maintain, inspect, and repair a diverse fleet of Heavy Goods Vehicles and a variety of heavy plant machinery including servicing 360 excavators, loading shovels, and forklifts. This role is essential in ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of all vehicles and plant machinery within our organisation. You will provide technical expertise, carry out preventative maintenance, and support continuous improvements in fleet and plant machinery performance and reliability.
Key Responsibilities
Maintenance & Repair
Diagnose, repair, and maintain HGVs, associated equipment to DVSA and manufacturer standards. Conduct preventative maintenance and routine inspections. Perform mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic system troubleshooting. Carry out gate checks ensuring vehicles always meet roadworthiness standards. Perform routine service and repairs on a diverse range of plant machinery. Regularly remove belly plates to clean out debris from mobile plants as required by insurance policies, ensuring a weekly maintenance schedule is adhered to. Diagnose and troubleshoot machinery malfunctions to identify the causes of breakdowns and address them promptly and efficiently. Replace damaged or worn parts and perform necessary adjustments to ensure machinery is in optimal working condition. Conduct routine maintenance such as cleaning and lubricating equipment. Advise management on the operational safety of equipment and recommend whether its continued use could pose hazards. Maintain detailed records of inspections, maintenance, and repairs performed. Perform safety inspections on machinery as needed and ensure all equipment meets safety standards. Keep the work area clean and orderly. Schedule and coordinate maintenance sessions with plant manufacturers, maintaining comprehensive service records. Liaise with Operations Management to order parts and lubricants, ensuring cost-effectiveness and timely availability. Read and interpret operating manuals and technical drawings to better understand and manage equipment needs. Adhere to company policies, including all health and safety regulations, to maintain a safe working environment.
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Compliance & Documentation
Ensure all work carried out by maintenance companies complies with health, safety, and environmental regulations. Maintain accurate service records, defect reports, and maintenance logs. Support compliance with Operator’s Licence requirements, including PMI schedules and defect rectification.
Fleet Performance & Continuous Improvement
Recommend improvements to reduce downtime and improve efficiency. Identify recurring issues and propose long-term solutions. Assist in maintaining parts stock levels and liaise with suppliers where needed. Provide technical support to drivers and the wider operational team. Attend roadside breakdowns or callouts when required Collaborate with the Transport Manager to plan maintenance schedules and manage Repairs workload.
Essential
Skills & Experience
Qualified HGV Engineer/Technician in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance or equivalent). Proven experience working on RCV’s, Skips & Look Loaders, Strong diagnostic ability and familiarity with modern vehicle diagnostic software/tools. Full UK Driving Licence (HGV Class 2 preferred but not essential). Knowledge of DVSA inspection standards and Operator Compliance requirements. Proven experience in servicing and repairing heavy mobile plant machinery and HGVs. Strong communication skills, with the ability to instruct and work alongside staff effectively. Relevant qualifications in plant maintenance or a related field. Valid licences to operate 360 excavators, loading shovels, and forklifts. Proficiency in hydraulic systems is essential.
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Desirable
Proactive, self-motivated, and initiative-driven. Welding skills Desired. HGV and plant machine licence is beneficial but not required
Benefits
Birthday Leave Discounted gym membership Discounted shopping on thousands of retailers, restaurants, cinemas, travel and lots more Company sick pay Cycle to work scheme Tech scheme Eyecare vouchers Enhanced EAP program with free counselling Life Assurance scheme Free Parking
Meet the Organisation: Who We Are and What We Do
Bywaters is London's premier environmental services provider, pioneering innovative recycling methods focused on reusing, recovering, and recycling materials to reduce landfill pollution. We are committed to sustainability, employee development, and creating a diverse, inclusive workplace. Our team is passionate about making a difference, and we believe that your skills can play a vital role in our mission to protect the environment while delivering top-quality service.
If you believe you have what it takes to excel as our next HGV Fleet G Plant Engineer and want to join a company that values your expertise, then don't wait—apply now and take your career to new heights!
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