Plant Inspector
CV-LibraryAylesburypermanentPosted: 23 April 2026
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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
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