Maintenance Engineer - Mobile

United Plant Services; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Private use of vehicle

Training & development

Career progression

Job summary

United Plant Services is recruiting a Mobile Maintenance Engineer to service, maintain and repair a range of small plant and ground care equipment on customer sites around Lincoln. You will diagnose faults across hydraulic, mechanical and electrical systems and respond to breakdowns to restore equipment efficiently.

The role requires an engineering qualification, field service experience, and the ability to work independently with excellent customer communication.

Qualifications

• Engineering or technical qualification required.
• Experience in a maintenance or field service role.
• Strong understanding of hydraulic, mechanical and electrical systems.
• Excellent fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation abilities.
• Customer-focused with excellent communication skills.
• Proactive and flexible approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and maintaining diesel, petrol, and electrically powered small plant and equipment across customer sites.
• Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs across mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Responding to breakdowns and restoring equipment to service efficiently.
• Completing planned preventative maintenance (PPM) inspections and servicing activities.
• Delivering professional customer service and resolving queries.
• Recording all work electronically and ordering required parts promptly.
• Maintaining company vehicle to a high standard and ensuring stock levels.
• Building and maintaining strong customer relationships through reliable service.
• Working in compliance with all customer, company, and health & safety procedures.

Skills

Engineering qualification

Field service experience

Fault finding

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Customer communication

Job description

Maintenance Engineer - Mobile

Location: Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Contract: Permanent

United Plant Services is a specialist engineering and asset management business, recognised for delivering market-leading engineering support and fleet management services for Heavy Mobile Equipment (HME) across the quarry and waste sectors. As part of the Briggs Equipment Group, one of the UK’s leading providers of asset management and maintenance solutions, we pride ourselves on investing in our people, supporting career growth, and delivering outstanding service to our customers.

If you're an experienced engineer looking for a varied mobile role with excellent development opportunities, we'd love to hear from you. Even if you don't meet every requirement listed below, we encourage you to apply.

The Opportunity

As a Mobile Maintenance Engineer, you'll play a key role in keeping customer equipment operating safely and efficiently. Working independently across customer sites, you will service, maintain, diagnose, and repair a wide range of small plant, agricultural, and ground care equipment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Servicing and maintaining diesel, petrol, and electrically powered small plant, agricultural, and ground care equipment.
• Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs across mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Responding to breakdowns and restoring equipment to service efficiently.
• Completing planned preventative maintenance (PPM) inspections and servicing activities.
• Delivering exceptional customer service and resolving customer queries professionally.
• Accurately recording all work electronically and ensuring required parts are ordered promptly.
• Maintaining your company vehicle to a high standard and ensuring appropriate stock levels are carried.
• Building and maintaining strong customer relationships through reliable and professional service.
• Working in compliance with all customer, company, and health and safety procedures.

What We're Looking For

To succeed in this role, you'll ideally have:

• A relevant engineering or technical qualification.
• Previous experience in a similar maintenance or field service engineering role.
• A strong understanding of hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems.
• Excellent fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• The ability to work independently and manage your own workload effectively.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• A customer-focused mindset with excellent communication skills.
• A proactive and flexible approach to work.

What We Offer

In return, you'll benefit from a competitive package that includes:

• 40-hour working week.
• Overtime paid at 1.5x Monday to Saturday and 2x on Sundays.
• Company vehicle, with private use available (subject to applicable tax).
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Career progression within a growing and successful organisation.
• The opportunity to work for an established market leader with a strong commitment to employee development.

Why Join United Plant Services?

At United Plant Services, we recognise that our people are key to our success. You'll be joining a supportive team where your skills are valued, your development is encouraged, and your contribution makes a real difference to our customers' operations.