Heavy Plant Lead Engineer – Bristol Area

Salary: £23–24 per hour | Hours: 40 per week

NEOS Engineering are seeking an experienced Heavy Plant (Lead Engineer) to join a busy operations team, overseeing the maintenance and repair of a diverse fleet of heavy plant machinery. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled engineer who takes pride in ensuring machinery is safe, reliable, and operational to meet production schedules.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the maintenance, servicing, and repair of heavy plant machinery, including excavators, loaders, dump trucks, and ancillary equipment.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults efficiently.
• Oversee preventative maintenance schedules to maximise uptime and extend asset life.
• Mentor and supervise junior engineers and technicians, allocating workloads and ensuring high standards of work.
• Maintain accurate service records, compliance logs, and parts inventories.
• Ensure all work is carried out in line with Health & Safety regulations, site policies, and operational procedures.
• Collaborate with operations teams to plan machinery requirements and minimise downtime.

Required Skills & Experience

• Extensive experience working on heavy plant machinery in a workshop and on-site environment.
• Strong mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical knowledge.
• Proven ability to diagnose and repair a wide range of plant equipment efficiently.
• Experience leading or supervising a small team of technicians.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety regulations, LOLER, PUWER, and other compliance standards.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel to multiple sites within the Bristol area.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate: £23–24 based on a 40-hour week.
• Opportunities for training and career progression.
• Work on a wide range of plant machinery, providing a varied and challenging role.
• Supportive team environment with clear leadership structure.