Heavy Plant Fitter (Remote)

Holt Recruitment Ltd; Epping Forest; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van + fuel card

30 days annual leave increasing to 35

Laptop, phone, uniform

Private use of company van (HMRC)

Overtime pay

Job summary

Holt Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Heavy Plant Engineer to cover Essex and surrounding areas. The role operates remotely at customer sites, delivering on-site service, fault diagnosis, and maintenance of plant machinery.

You will diagnose hydraulics, diesel engines, and electrical systems, perform breakdowns, and maintain service records. A full UK driving licence is required, with 3+ years in field service and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required.
• 3+ years as Field Service or Mobile Plant Engineer.
• Strong hydraulics, diesel engines, and diagnostics knowledge.
• Ability to work independently on customer sites and manage expectations.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, and repair a wide range of construction and plant equipment.
• Diagnose faults across hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems.
• Perform breakdown and planned maintenance at customer sites.
• Create digital service reports using diagnostic tools.
• Communicate effectively with customers and internal teams.

Skills

Driving licence

Independent work

Diagnostics

Customer handling

Tools

Hydraulics knowledge

Diesel engines

Diagnostics tools

Job description

Heavy Plant Engineer (Remote)

Location: Essex & Surrounding areas

Hours: 40 Hour week, any additional hours paid as overtime

Pay: Door-to-door - £40K+ Basic DOE Plus overtime £45-55K+ OTE

Join a Market-Leading Main Dealership Group

A well-established and respected main dealer is seeking an experienced Plant Engineer to join their team covering Essex & surrounding areas. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a professional and well-supported engineering environment, working on some of the most reliable and advanced plant machinery in the industry. Must have experience working alone as this position will be working remotely at customers sites.

The Role:

• Service, maintain, and repair a wide range of construction and plant equipment


• Diagnose faults across hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems


• Perform breakdown and planned maintenance at customer sites


• Utilise diagnostic tools and create digital service reports


• Communicate effectively with customers and internal teams

Package & Benefits:

• £40,000 Basic salary


• £50,000+ OTE (with door-to-door pay and enhanced overtime rates)


• Company van + fuel card


• Average holiday pay to reflect overtime worked


• 30 days annual leave, increasing with length of service up to a total of 35 days


• The option to buy/sell up to 5 days annual leave per year


• Company van which can be used for private use in line with HMRC guidance


• Laptop, phone, uniform and overalls


• Plus many more

Requirements:

• Full UK Driving Licence


• Qualifications & 3 years minimum as a Field Service or Mobile Plant Engineer


• Solid understanding of modern hydraulics, diesel engines, and diagnostics


• Ability to work independently and manage customer expectations on-site

Preferred:

• Background with OEM/dealership equipment


• Quarry or heavy earthmoving experience desirable


• CSCS / IPAF / Quarry Passport