Diesel Mechanic

ZipRecruiter; Southwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 76,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist in plant engineering seeks a Mobile Plant Engineer for servicing and repairs of forklifts and material handling equipment. The role offers a starting salary of £41,000-42,000 with overtime pay, a company van, and opportunities for technical development. Ideal candidates should have NVQ Level 2/3 qualifications, strong mechanical background, and a full UK driving licence.

Benefits

Door-to-door pay

Company van, tools, and equipment provided

Optional callout rota with additional pay

Genuine career progression

Qualifications

• Experience with servicing and repairing forklift trucks and material handling equipment.
• Understanding of diesel engines, hydraulics, and transmissions.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance and repairs on forklifts and related equipment.
• Deliver excellent customer service during field operations.
• Complete service reports and job documentation accurately.

Skills

Proven experience with forklift or material handling equipment

Strong mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Flexible and proactive

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Forklifts, Agricultural, Heavy Plant

Job description

Job Description

Mobile Plant Engineer

Location: Essex & surrounding areas

Salary/Bonuses

£41,000-42,000 + Overtime (x1.5 / x2) + Van + Call Out Allowance (£150/week optional)

+ £2,000 salary increase in January, with a further rise in April

Neos Engineering are partnered with a leading specialist in forklifts, contracting handling and reach stackers, who are seeking a skilled Mobile Service Engineer to join their growing field service team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a business that truly invests in its engineers, offering excellent earning potential, structured training, and genuine career progression.

The Role

As a Mobile Service Engineer, you will carry out planned maintenance, servicing, and repairs across a wide range of forklift, reach stackers and container handling equipment. Working field-based within an hour of your home location, you will be responsible for delivering excellent customer service, supporting breakdown callouts when required, and ensuring all work is completed to the highest standard.

Key responsibilities include:

• Servicing and repairing forklift trucks and material handling equipment.
• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults.
• Supporting breakdowns and optional callout rota.
• Completing accurate service reports and job documentation.
• Representing the company professionally on customer sites.

The Candidate

We are looking for an experienced engineer with a strong mechanical background and an interest in continuous technical development.

Essential skills & experience:

• Proven experience with forklift or material handling equipment.
• Must have NVQ Level 2/3 in Forklifts, Agricultural, Heavy Plant
• Strong mechanical knowledge (diesel engines, hydraulics, transmissions).
• Electrical knowledge – electrical bias highly desirable.
• Flexible, proactive, and able to work independently.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

The Benefits

• £41,000-42,000 basic salary (rising in January and April).
• Door-to-door pay.
• Overtime paid at x1.5 and x2.
• Company van, tools, and equipment provided.
• Optional callout rota (£150/week retainer + callout pay).
• Specialist technical development on new technologies, including electric equipment.
• Genuine career progression with structured development.