Mobile Plant Fitter / Field Service Engineer

Crooton ltd; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equipped service van

Fuel card

Tool voucher bonus

Profit sharing

Autonomy

Technical training

Job summary

RTC Plant Services LTD is hiring a Mobile Plant Fitter / Field Service Engineer to cover Peterborough-area sites and client requests. You’ll diagnose, service, and repair a diverse fleet of plant machinery, including excavators and loaders, working with hydraulics, powertrains, and electrical systems.

The role offers a permanent, full-time contract with a modern van, fuel card, and bonus schemes. Experience in multi-brand service and autonomy is highly valued.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2/3 in Plant Maintenance or equivalent time-served trade.
• Full UK driving licence required for van usage.
• Experience as Mobile Plant Fitter or field service engineer preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnostics, fault finding, and rapid breakdown response on excavators, telehandlers, dumpers, tractors, and attachments.
• Routine servicing, preventative maintenance, and safety inspections across multi-brand fleet.
• Hydraulic system rebuilds, mechanical repairs, and electrical fault tracing.
• Completing electronic job cards and service sheets on mobile/tablet.
• Delivering professional service directly to site managers and clients.

Skills

Hydraulics

Mechanical powertrains

Electrical systems

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Plant Maintenance or Land-Based Engineering

Job description

Mobile Plant Fitter / Field Service Engineer

Mobile Plant Fitter / Field Service Engineer

Location: Workshop -Peterborough / PE6 (Regional Field Coverage)

Pay Rate: £18.00 - £30.00 per hour (DOE) + Overtime at 1.5x

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Package: Modern Equipped Van + Fuel Card + Tool Voucher Bonus Scheme + Future Profit Share

Tired of rigid main-dealer politics, corporate red tape, and working on the exact same badge day in, day out?

RTC Plant Services LTD is a leading, rapidly expanding independent plant and agricultural specialist based near Peterborough. Because we are independent, our engineers enjoy genuine autonomy, a supportive team where your voice is heard, and an unbeatable variety of machinery to work on across construction, earthmoving, and agriculture.

Due to a surging regional order book, we have an immediate opening for an experienced Mobile Plant Fitter / Field Service Engineer to join our field team.

The Package & Perks

• Top-Tier Earnings: Base rate of £18.00 to £30.00 per hour (£37,440 - £62,400 basic) with substantial OTE potential.
• Premium Overtime: All hours worked over 40 are paid at time and a half (1.5x).
• Equipped Service Van: Modern, fully kitted-out company van supplied for business use with an all-inclusive fuel card.
• Tool & Performance Bonuses: Regular tool voucher incentives plus an incoming profit-share scheme for key contributors.
• Real Autonomy: No endless layers of management - just trusted professionals getting machines back to work.
• Technical Growth: Access to manufacturer-level diagnostics, specialist training courses, and clear internal progression.

The Role

• Diagnostics, fault finding, and rapid breakdown response on excavators, telehandlers, dumpers, tractors, and agricultural attachments.
• Routine servicing, preventative maintenance, and safety inspections across a diverse multi-brand fleet.
• Hydraulic system rebuilds, mechanical repairs, and 12v/24v auto-electrical fault tracing.
• Completing electronic job cards and service sheets straightforwardly from your mobile or tablet.
• Delivering reliable, professional service directly to site managers and agricultural clients.

What We're Looking For

• Relevant Experience: Background as a Plant Fitter, Heavy Plant Mechanic, Agricultural Engineer, or Heavy Goods (HGV) Technician.
• Core Technical Skills: Confident across hydraulics, mechanical powertrains, and electrical systems.
• Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plant Maintenance, Land-Based Engineering, or equivalent time-served trade experience.
• Driving Licence: Full UK Driving Licence (mandatory for site van usage).
• Work Ethic: A self-motivated field engineer who takes pride in doing a high-quality job right the first time.