HGV Technician

Senior HGV / Heavy Plant Engineer

Bicester, Oxfordshire

£40,000 - £55,500 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:
  • Mechanical systems
  • Hydraulic systems
  • 12V and 24V electrical systems
  • Electronic 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 Skills.

Job ref: 53982