Heavy Plant Inspector

Heavy Plant Inspector – HS2

Location: Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
Salary: £45,000
Contract: Permanent, Full-time

NEOS Engineering are working with a major infrastructure contractor supporting a large-scale HS2 project in Aylesbury. We’re looking for an experienced Plant Inspector to join the site team and take responsibility for ensuring a wide range of heavy plant, vehicles and associated equipment remains safe, compliant and ready for use.

This is a hands-on site-based role, working closely with the Plant Manager, maintenance teams and OEM engineers.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for carrying out inspections and checks across a varied fleet of heavy earthmoving machinery, site vehicles and ancillary equipment.

The role will suit someone with a strong background around heavy plant maintenance or inspection , who is comfortable working outdoors on a busy construction project.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out pre-delivery and pre-use inspections on heavy earthmoving plant and site equipment.
• Complete on/off-hire inspections, recording machine hours, condition, damage and general wear.
• Inspect site vehicles including 4x4s, minibuses and other support vehicles.
• Check safety-critical equipment including cameras, beacons, alarms and other warning systems.
• Monitor tyre, GET, undercarriage and cutting-edge condition.
• Carry out basic greasing, lubrication and fluid checks.
• Identify defects and report plant issues to the relevant maintenance team.
• Support OEM engineers with access to machinery and minor maintenance tasks.
• Carry out basic repairs and component changes where required.
• Replace GET and cutting edges when necessary.
• Maintain records, inspection paperwork and photographic evidence.
• Produce and follow RAMS for relevant activities.
• Manage stocks of oils, greases and other fluids, ensuring COSHH areas are maintained correctly.
• Issue permits to work for OEM engineers and other authorised personnel.
• Maintain high standards of safety, housekeeping and compliance across the plant operation.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience working with heavy plant , either in a maintenance, inspection or engineering capacity.
• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification in Plant Maintenance.
• CSCS Green Card / relevant CSCS certification.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Good understanding of plant safety and inspection requirements.
• Able to complete basic paperwork, reports and computer-based records.
• Understanding of RAMS and safe systems of work.

Desirable

• CPCS A68 Plant Mover qualification.
• Welding experience.
• Experience working with major plant manufacturers such as Caterpillar, Volvo or Bomag .
• Previous experience working on major infrastructure or construction projects.

Package

• £47,500 basic salary
• BUPA single cover
• 8% matched pension
• Life assurance at 2.5x basic salary
• Cash allowance
• Permanent position on a major infrastructure project

If you’re an experienced Plant Inspector, Plant Fitter or Heavy Plant Engineer looking for a long-term site-based opportunity in the Aylesbury area, get in touch with NEOS Engineering for more information.

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