Fleet and Plant Engineer
Added 5 May · still live
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 5231 (85% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and Bywaters is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 5223 (Metal working production and maintenance fitters, Plant maintenance engineer is an index entry; description includes plant machinery repair) or SOC 2122 (Mechanical engineers, Professional mechanical engineer if role is more design/management). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
About the role
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
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.
- 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.
- 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
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!
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.
- Proactive, self-motivated, and initiative-driven.
- Welding skills Desired.
- HGV and plant machine licence is beneficial but not required
- 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
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!
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Bywaters, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
SOC 5231 · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · ~92k in sampleP25 £30kP75 £45k
£25kmedian £37kgoing rate £42k£53k
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About sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Bywaters holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 5231 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.