Role Title: Plant Maintenance Technician
Location: HS2 – Aylesbury
Salary: £46k
Contract Type: Permanent
Benefits:
- Bonus
- Company Vehicle
- Lodging
- Life Insurance + Private Medical
About the Role
At Blackwell Earthmoving Limited, part of the Hargreaves Services Plc, we deliver large-scale bulk earthworks, soil stabilisation, and land restoration with precision and expertise.
As a trusted partner on nationally significant projects including HS2, Sizewell C, and the Lower Thames Crossing we bring unrivalled capability to complex infrastructure schemes. From highways and rail networks to renewable energy developments, our solutions combine engineering excellence with environmental responsibility, creating sustainable foundations for future growth.
As Plant Maintenance Technician, you will play a vital role in ensuring all plant and equipment meet the highest standards of safety, compliance and operational readiness. Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, you’ll take ownership of inspections, maintenance and repairs, keeping our fleet in peak condition and supporting the smooth delivery of projects. Your attention to detail and commitment to quality will help uphold Blackwell’s values and reputation for excellence across the industry.
What you’ll be doing
- Conduct Pre-Delivery Inspections (PDIs) on earthworks plant, 4x4s, minibuses, and other site vehicles.
- Record machine hours, damage, tyre wear, and apply plant ID stickers.
- Check and maintain safety equipment (e.g., cameras, alarms, lights).
- Inspect and replenish fluids, grease pots, and perform basic greasing.
- Monitor tyre conditions, undercarriage wear, and Ground Engaging Tools (GET).
- Assist with diagnostics and report issues to the Plant Desk.
- Produce risk assessments and safe systems of work.
- Manage stock control of fluids and maintain COSHH-compliant storage.
- Support OEM staff with basic repairs and machine location.
- Replace GET and cutting edges.
What We’re Looking For
- CSCS Green Card
- Full UK Driving Licence
- NVQ Level 2 in Plant Maintenance
- CSCS Blue Skilled Worker Card
- Experience with heavy plant maintenance
- Ability to write risk assessments and follow safe systems of work
- CPCS A68 Plant Mover Card
- Welding experience or qualification
- Familiarity with Tier 1 OEM equipment (e.g., Caterpillar, Volvo, Komatsu)
About Us
At Hargreaves Services plc, we’re more than a business – we’re a driving force behind some of the UK’s most critical industries. From energy and environmental services to logistics, land regeneration, and raw material supply, we deliver solutions that power progress and create sustainable futures. With operations spanning the UK and international markets, our team of over 1,300 professionals work on projects that shape infrastructure, restore landscapes, and support global supply chains.
Our mission is simple: to provide innovative, reliable, and sustainable services that make a real difference. Whether it’s building major transport links like HS2, regenerating brownfield sites into thriving communities, or pioneering carbon capture forestry, we’re committed to creating long-term value for our clients, stakeholders, and the environment.
Join us and be part of a company that combines heritage, expertise, and forward-thinking innovation to deliver solutions that matter
