Plant Inspector

Plant Inspector – HS2 Location: HS2 Project (site-based) Salary: £47,500 per annum + excellent benefits Employer: Carmichael UK (on behalf of a leading UK earthworks contractor) Start: ASAP  Carmichael UK is recruiting a Plant Inspector to support a major HS2 infrastructure package. This is a site-based role, responsible for ensuring plant is compliant, safe, and fully operational before entering service on a highly regulated project. The Role Reporting to the Plant Manager, you’ll be responsible for inspecting a wide range of earthworks plant and site vehicles and supporting routine maintenance activities to ensure compliance with project and legislative standards. Key Responsibilities Carrying out PDI inspections on earthworks plant (on and off hire), recording condition, hours, damage, tyres, GET and photographic evidence Inspecting 4x4s, minibuses and other site vehicles Ensuring plant is correctly identified and fitted with required stickers Checking safety systems including cameras, beacons, reversing alarms and dash cams Monitoring fluids, grease pots and undertaking basic greasing activities Weekly checks of tyres, undercarriage and wear components Assisting with fault diagnosis and reporting issues to the plant desk Producing risk assessments and safe systems of work Managing fluids stock and COSHH storage areas Assisting OEM staff with minor repairs and servicing activities Replacing cutting edges / ground engaging tools (GET) Issuing Maintenance Permits to Work when required Requirements Essential CSCS Green or Blue Card Full UK driving licence Proven experience maintaining heavy plant NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in Plant Maintenance Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors year-round Basic IT skills Competent in writing risk assessments and following safe systems of work Desirable CPCS A68 Plant Mover Welding experience or qualification Knowledge of Caterpillar, Volvo and Bomag equipment Package & Benefits Salary: £47,500 per annum BUPA single cover 8% matched pension Life assurance x2.5 base salary Cash allowance (Grade 3): £422 per month