35 Heavy Equipment Operator jobs in the United Kingdom

Job Title: Loading Shovel and 360 Grab Operator
Company: Excel Industrial
Location: Doncaster
Pay Rate: £14.00 per hour
Working Schedule: 4 on 4 off Night Shift

We are currently seeking skilled and dedicated Loading Shovel and 360 Grab Operators to join our team in Doncaster.

Job Summary: As a Loading Shovel and 360 Grab Operator, you will play a critical role in the operations, handling materials safely and efficiently. This position is ideal for individuals with experience in heavy machinery who are looking to contribute to a dynamic team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate loading shovel and 360 grab machinery to handle materials as required.
li>Ensure the safe and efficient movement of materials in compliance with company standards.
• Conduct routine checks and maintenance on machinery to ensure optimal performance.
• Follow safety protocols and procedures at all times.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth operations during shifts.

Required Qualifications:

• Previous experience operating a loading shovel and 360 grab.
• Valid certification or license to operate heavy machinery.
• Strong understanding of safety regulations and procedures.
• Ability to work effectively during night shifts on a 4 on 4 off schedule.
• Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic.

Benefits:

• Consistent work schedule with 4 nights on and 4 nights off, allowing for a good work-life balance.
< i>Opportunity to work with a reputable company in a supportive environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

Proposal Engineer – Heavy Machinery

Chesterfield

£50,000 – £5,000 (DOE)

25 Days holiday + Bank Holidays

Private Healthcare + Life Assurance (2x death in service)

5% Pension Contribution

The Company:

Our client is a long-established engineering and manufacturing business supplying bespoke heavy machinery and turnkey systems to the aluminium processing, recycling, and wider manufacturing industries. Their projects range from 50k machinery upgrades through to m full system installations, and they work with international customers across Europe, Canada, and the Middle East.

To support continued growth, they are creating a brand-new Proposal Engineer role to bridge the gap between engineering, purchasing, and sales, ensuring proposals are technically robust, commercially competitive, and aligned with customer expectations.

The Role:

Reporting jointly into Engineering and Finance, this role is critical in developing proposals for complex machinery systems involving hydraulics, automation, and large mechanical structures. You’ll be responsible for translating customer requirements into compliant engineering solutions, producing detailed layouts, costings, and proposal documentation.

Your Responsibilities will include :

• Developing and delivering technical proposals for heavy machinery systems, ensuring compliance with standards and the Machinery Directive
• Producing 2D layout drawings and proposal documentation using AutoCAD and SolidWorks
• Collaborating with engineering, sales, and project management teams to define scope, requirements, and costs
• Preparing detailed BOMs, cost estimates, timelines, and risk assessments
• Translating customer specifications into practical, cost-effective engineering solutions
• Supporting the development of hydraulic and automation system layouts for industrial environments
• Liaising with suppliers and subcontractors to gather technical and commercial inputs
• Contributing to design reviews and continuous improvement of proposal processes

Qualifications and Experience :

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in heavy equipment or industrial machinery design/proposals
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic systems, mechanical structures, and automation
• Proficiency in AutoCAD (2D) and SolidWorks (3D)
• Experience in cost estimation, BOMs, and proposal documentation
• Familiarity with the Machinery Directive and CE marking requirements
• Strong communication, analytical, and organisational skills

The Benefits:

• Salary £50, 0 – £6 000 (DOE)
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• 5% pension contribution
• Private healthcare
• Life Assurance (2x death in service)
• 4 days office-based, Friday remote
• Training on product range, with opportunities to shadow the design team

How to Apply :

If you are a mechanical engineer with strong experience in heavy machinery and proposals, and are looking to take ownership of technically challenging projects in an international engineering environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Please send your CV to Matt Taylor at (url removed)

 or call (phone number removed) for more details.

ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation

Plant Engineer (Heavy Machinery)

50,000 - 60,000 + Progression + Training + Company Benefits + Company Bonus

Ormskirk (One site)

Are you a Plant Engineer or similar with a background in Heavy Machinery looking for a technical role within a multi-million pound company?

Do you want to work for a well-established business, offering ongoing progression opportunities into their parent company?

This company, established in the 1960's now have a multi-million pound turnover. With multiple offices in the UK and abroad they have a global impact within the Geotechnical and Construction industries. They have recently taken on large projects, with additional projects forecast into 2026, and as a result are looking for a Plant Engineer to join their team in Ormskirk.

In this varied role you will join a team of 12 in the yard, working on a variety of plant machinery including piling rigs and drilling / foundation equipment. You will be involved in fault finding on Mechanical and Electrical equipment, as well as rigging, carrying out inspections and preventative maintenance, sharing your knowledge with junior employees and acting as a mentor.

This role would suit a Plant Engineer or similar with a background in Heavy Machinery, looking for a technical role within a global organisation, offering ongoing progression and career development.

The Role:

• Working on Heavy Machinery including piling rigs and drilling / foundation equipment.
• Fault finding.
• Carrying out inspections and maintenance.
• Monday to Thursday (7:30am - 5pm) / Friday (7:30am - 1pm).

The Person:

• Plant Engineer or similar.
• Commutable to Ormskirk site.

Reference: BBBH21104

Keywords: Plant Fitter, Heavy Plant, Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulics, Site, Progression, Training, Burscough, Ormskirk, Southport, Liverpool

If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.

Proposal Engineer – Heavy Machinery

Chesterfield

£50,000 – £5,000 (DOE)

25 Days holiday + Bank Holidays

Private Healthcare + Life Assurance (2x death in service)

5% Pension Contribution

The Company:

Our client is a long-established engineering and manufacturing business supplying bespoke heavy machinery and turnkey systems to the aluminium processing, recycling, and wider manufacturing industries. Their projects range from 50k machinery upgrades through to m full system installations, and they work with international customers across Europe, Canada, and the Middle East.

To support continued growth, they are creating a brand-new Proposal Engineer role to bridge the gap between engineering, purchasing, and sales, ensuring proposals are technically robust, commercially competitive, and aligned with customer expectations.

The Role:

Reporting jointly into Engineering and Finance, this role is critical in developing proposals for complex machinery systems involving hydraulics, automation, and large mechanical structures. You’ll be responsible for translating customer requirements into compliant engineering solutions, producing detailed layouts, costings, and proposal documentation.

Your Responsibilities will include :

• Developing and delivering technical proposals for heavy machinery systems, ensuring compliance with standards and the Machinery Directive
• Producing 2D layout drawings and proposal documentation using AutoCAD and SolidWorks
• Collaborating with engineering, sales, and project management teams to define scope, requirements, and costs
• Preparing detailed BOMs, cost estimates, timelines, and risk assessments
• Translating customer specifications into practical, cost-effective engineering solutions
• Supporting the development of hydraulic and automation system layouts for industrial environments
• Liaising with suppliers and subcontractors to gather technical and commercial inputs
• Contributing to design reviews and continuous improvement of proposal processes

Qualifications and Experience :

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in heavy equipment or industrial machinery design/proposals
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic systems, mechanical structures, and automation
• Proficiency in AutoCAD (2D) and SolidWorks (3D)
• Experience in cost estimation, BOMs, and proposal documentation
• Familiarity with the Machinery Directive and CE marking requirements
• Strong communication, analytical, and organisational skills

The Benefits:

• Salary £50, 0 – £6 000 (DOE)
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• 5% pension contribution
• Private healthcare
• Life Assurance (2x death in service)
• 4 days office-based, Friday remote
• Training on product range, with opportunities to shadow the design team

How to Apply :

If you are a mechanical engineer with strong experience in heavy machinery and proposals, and are looking to take ownership of technically challenging projects in an international engineering environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Please send your CV to Matt Taylor at (url removed)

 or call (phone number removed) for more details.

ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation

Plant Engineer (Heavy Machinery)

50,000 - 60,000 + Progression + Training + Company Benefits + Company Bonus

Ormskirk (One site)

Are you a Plant Engineer or similar with a background in Heavy Machinery looking for a technical role within a multi-million pound company?

Do you want to work for a well-established business, offering ongoing progression opportunities into their parent company?

This company, established in the 1960's now have a multi-million pound turnover. With multiple offices in the UK and abroad they have a global impact within the Geotechnical and Construction industries. They have recently taken on large projects, with additional projects forecast into 2026, and as a result are looking for a Plant Engineer to join their team in Ormskirk.

In this varied role you will join a team of 12 in the yard, working on a variety of plant machinery including piling rigs and drilling / foundation equipment. You will be involved in fault finding on Mechanical and Electrical equipment, as well as rigging, carrying out inspections and preventative maintenance, sharing your knowledge with junior employees and acting as a mentor.

This role would suit a Plant Engineer or similar with a background in Heavy Machinery, looking for a technical role within a global organisation, offering ongoing progression and career development.

The Role:

• Working on Heavy Machinery including piling rigs and drilling / foundation equipment.
• Fault finding.
• Carrying out inspections and maintenance.
• Monday to Thursday (7:30am - 5pm) / Friday (7:30am - 1pm).

The Person:

• Plant Engineer or similar.
• Commutable to Ormskirk site.

Reference: BBBH21104

Keywords: Plant Fitter, Heavy Plant, Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulics, Site, Progression, Training, Burscough, Ormskirk, Southport, Liverpool

If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.

Plant Engineer (Heavy Machinery)

£50,000 - £60,000 + Progression + Training + Company Benefits + Company Bonus

Ormskirk (One site)

Are you a Plant Engineer or similar with a background in Heavy Machinery looking for a technical role within a multi-million pound company?

Do you want to work for a well-established business, offering ongoing progression opportunities into their parent company?

This compan.

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Mechanical Fitter (Heavy Machinery / Hydraulics)

40,000 - 44,000 + Annual Performance Bonus + Half Day Friday + Life Insurance + Free Parking + Career Progression

Inverness

Are you a mechanical fitter with experience working with heavy machinery or in a timber mill setting, looking to work within a company who will reward you for your efforts with a generous annual bonus and exciting career progression?

This company was founded in the 1800's and is recognised as one of the top sawmilling companies in the UK. Employing over 100 members of staff, they still strive for a friendly and hardworking community. They predominantly supply high quality softwood to the construction and packaging industries.

The ideal candidate will be working fully on-site, providing quick response for any breakdowns or repairs to heavy duty machinery and sawmilling equipment. You will be diagnosing and problem solving hydraulic equipment and pipework to ensure the upkeep of proficiency in the sawmilling process.

This role would suit a mechanical fitter with experience maintaining and repairing heavy machinery, eager to progress their career and boost their salary package within one of the leading softwood suppliers in the UK.

The role:

• Maintaining heavy machinery and sawmilling equipment
• Responding to breakdowns and repairs for equipment swiftly, to ensure efficient running of the mill
• Be able to work in part of a team and independently
• Follow PPM schedules
• Diagnose and fault find any hydraulic issues with equipment
• Manage and maintain pipework throughout the mill
• Adhere to a high level of health and safety when performing day to day tasks.

The person:

• Experience maintaining and repairing heavy duty machinery
• Full UK driving licence

If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

Keywords: Inverness, Scotland, Mechanical Fitter, Hydraulics, Pipework, Timber Mill, Soft Timber, Industrial Mechanical Engineering, Degree, HNC, Heavy Machinery, Plant Machinery

Reference Number: BBBH20724a

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.

Mechanical Fitter (Heavy Machinery / Hydraulics)

40,000 - 44,000 + Annual Performance Bonus + Half Day Friday + Life Insurance + Free Parking + Career Progression

Inverness

Are you a mechanical fitter with experience working with heavy machinery or in a timber mill setting, looking to work within a company who will reward you for your efforts with a generous annual bonus and exciting career progression?

This company was founded in the 1800's and is recognised as one of the top sawmilling companies in the UK. Employing over 100 members of staff, they still strive for a friendly and hardworking community. They predominantly supply high quality softwood to the construction and packaging industries.

The ideal candidate will be working fully on-site, providing quick response for any breakdowns or repairs to heavy duty machinery and sawmilling equipment. You will be diagnosing and problem solving hydraulic equipment and pipework to ensure the upkeep of proficiency in the sawmilling process.

This role would suit a mechanical fitter with experience maintaining and repairing heavy machinery, eager to progress their career and boost their salary package within one of the leading softwood suppliers in the UK.

The role:

• Maintaining heavy machinery and sawmilling equipment
• Responding to breakdowns and repairs for equipment swiftly, to ensure efficient running of the mill
• Be able to work in part of a team and independently
• Follow PPM schedules
• Diagnose and fault find any hydraulic issues with equipment
• Manage and maintain pipework throughout the mill
• Adhere to a high level of health and safety when performing day to day tasks.

The person:

• Experience maintaining and repairing heavy duty machinery
• Full UK driving licence

If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

Keywords: Inverness, Scotland, Mechanical Fitter, Hydraulics, Pipework, Timber Mill, Soft Timber, Industrial Mechanical Engineering, Degree, HNC, Heavy Machinery, Plant Machinery

Reference Number: BBBH20724a

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.

Mechanical Fitter (Heavy Machinery / Hydraulics)

£40,000 - £44,000 + Annual Performance Bonus + Half Day Friday + Life Insurance + Free Parking + Career Progression

Inverness

Are you a mechanical fitter with experience working with heavy machinery or in a timber mill setting, looking to work within a company who will reward you for your efforts with a generous annual bonus and exciting career progre.