Job Title: Section Engineer – Mobile Plant Location: South Yorkshire Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am–4pm Salary: £40,000- £45,000 (depending on experience) Verus Recruitment Partners is proud to be working with a leading UK manufacturing business as we assist in the search for a Section Engineer – Mobile Plant. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly skilled engineering team and take the lead in managing mobile plant maintenance operations across a busy and complex industrial site. About the Role Reporting into the senior engineering management team, you will lead the delivery of mobile plant engineering services, ensuring safe and effective maintenance of HGVs, locomotives, material handling equipment, and other specialist vehicles. You'll combine hands-on technical problem-solving with strong leadership and strategic planning to improve availability, compliance, and performance across mobile plant operations. This role offers a rewarding mix of team leadership, continuous improvement, contractor management, and technical development. Key Responsibilities: Lead a multi-skilled team responsible for mechanical and auto-electrical services across all mobile plant assets Develop and implement planned maintenance and statutory inspection schedules Ensure mobile plant operations meet road and rail safety, legal compliance, and performance targets Provide technical solutions to resolve engineering issues across HGVs, locomotives, and specialist plant Manage contractors and external service providers, ensuring safety, quality, and delivery standards are met Support long-term plant improvement and replacement strategies as part of the Workshop Management Team Oversee MOT preparation, locomotive inspections, and garage-based engineering activity Drive team development through ongoing training and mentoring to ensure a technically competent and safety-conscious workforce Monitor and manage engineering costs, risks, and resource planning effectively Maintain high standards of compliance with HSE regulations, including HSG261 for motor vehicle safety About You We’re looking for a confident and forward-thinking engineering leader with experience in mobile plant operations and workshop management. You’ll be hands-on, solutions-focused, and passionate about leading high-performing technical teams. Essential Criteria HNC or NVQ Level 3 (or higher) in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent Previous experience managing garage operations, HGV inspections, or mobile plant maintenance Strong technical expertise across mechanical systems, plant availability, and engineering performance Proven leadership and man-management skills with a collaborative and safety-first approach Knowledge of relevant Health & Safety and environmental regulations What’s in It for You? 35 days holiday per year Up to 16% combined pension contribution Free parking on-site Access to retail discount schemes Life assurance & income protection Employee Assistance Programme Ongoing career development and training opportunities How to Apply If you’re ready to lead, innovate, and make a tangible impact in a dynamic engineering environment, we want to hear from you. For more information or to apply, contact Verus Recruitment Partners at 01143 830 046 At Verus Recruitment, we value diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Keywords: Mobile Plant Engineer, HGV Engineer, Section Engineer, Workshop Manager, Engineering Leadership, Locomotive Maintenance, Vehicle Engineering, Manufacturing Jobs, Heavy Industry, Mechanical Engineering.