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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• £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.