Bicester, Oxfordshire
£40,000 - £55,000 Basic Salary (DOE)
Monday to Friday | 07:30 - 16:30
Company Van Provided | Overtime Available | Specialist Training
Senior Engineer Opportunity - Heavy Plant & Specialist Equipment
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior HGV / Heavy Plant Engineer to join a leading specialist equipment provider based in Bicester.
This is a senior-level, hands-on engineering position suited to a highly skilled individual with extensive experience working on heavy plant, HGVs, construction machinery, or specialist equipment. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting workshop operations, carrying out advanced diagnostics, and providing technical expertise both in the workshop and at customer sites throughout the UK.
Working on a diverse range of specialist machinery, this role offers excellent variety, autonomy, and long-term career stability within a growing and highly respected business.
The Role
As a Senior HGV / Heavy Plant Engineer, you will be responsible for diagnosing, maintaining, repairing, and commissioning a wide range of specialist equipment while supporting the wider engineering team with technical guidance and expertise.
Key Responsibilities
·Carry out advanced diagnostics, servicing, maintenance, and repairs on heavy plant and specialist equipment.
·Diagnose faults across mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic systems.
·Conduct equipment inspections, testing, and commissioning prior to delivery or following repairs.
·Attend customer sites to diagnose and rectify breakdowns when required.
·Provide technical support and guidance to junior engineers and workshop staff.
·Ensure all service and repair documentation is completed accurately.
·Assist in improving workshop procedures, efficiency, and service quality.
·Represent the business professionally while delivering exceptional customer service on-site.
·Ensure all work is carried out safely and in accordance with company and industry standards.
What We're Looking For
Essential
·Significant experience as a Senior HGV Technician, Heavy Plant Engineer, Plant Fitter, Construction Equipment Engineer, or similar.
·Strong diagnostic and fault-finding abilities.
·Extensive knowledge of:
oMechanical systems
oHydraulic systems
o12V and 24V electrical systems
oElectronic diagnostics
·Proven ability to work independently in both workshop and field-based environments.
·Excellent communication and customer-facing skills.
·Full UK Driving Licence.
Desirable
·Experience working on construction equipment, concrete machinery, heavy plant, or specialist vehicles.
·Knowledge of CANbus systems, PLC controls, and advanced electronic diagnostics.
·Previous experience mentoring or supporting junior engineers.
·Experience commissioning specialist machinery and equipment.
What's On Offer?
·£40,000 - £55,000 basic salary depending on experience.
·Company van provided.
·Overtime opportunities available.
·Travel allowances.
·Full PPE supplied.
·Specialist product and manufacturer training.
·Opportunities for UK and overseas training programmes.
·Long-term career progression within a growing business.
·Secure employment with a highly respected industry specialist.
·Monday to Friday working hours with excellent work-life balance.
If interested, please ask for Luke @ Auto Skills
Job ref:53982
Salary description
£40000.00 - £55000.00 per year