Mobile And Workshop Plant Engineer

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Wigan; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A national supplier of plant hire machinery is seeking a Mobile & Workshop Fitter based in Wigan. The role involves servicing and maintaining construction and earthmoving equipment, both at the depot and on-site. Applicants should have strong mechanical knowledge and experience with hydraulic systems. The position offers competitive pay and various employee benefits including a workplace pension and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Enhanced entitlement increasing with length of service

Workplace pension

Employee assistance program

Paid volunteer days

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical knowledge with experience on heavy plant and hydraulic systems.
• Understanding of risk assessments and method statements.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Routine servicing of construction equipment per manufacturer schedules.
• Preventative maintenance and fault reporting.
• Fitting replacement parts and supporting larger maintenance/repair tasks.

Skills

Strong mechanical knowledge

Experience with heavy plant

Understanding of risk assessments

Good communication skills

Time management

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of a national supplier of technologically advanced plant hire machinery, serving construction, rail, major projects, and energy industries. The company is committed to safety, sustainability, and integrity, investing in people through training and career progression.

We are seeking a Mobile & Workshop Fitter to join the Northern workshop and mobile service team based in Wigan. This role involves servicing and maintaining a wide range of construction and earthmoving equipment, working both from the depot and on-site as required. The role also offers opportunities to assist with digital innovations such as GPS systems and safety monitoring technologies.

Job Overview

• Routine servicing of construction equipment per manufacturer schedules.
• Lubricant and fluid monitoring and replenishment.
• Preventative maintenance and fault reporting.
• Cleaning, inspecting, and preparing plant for transfer or redeployment.
• Fitting replacement parts and supporting larger maintenance/repair tasks.
• Assisting with digital systems installation and product support as required.

Job Requirements

• Strong mechanical knowledge with experience on heavy plant and hydraulic systems.
• Understanding of risk assessments and method statements.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proactive, self-motivated with good communication, time management, and initiative.
• Experience with construction equipment and hydraulic systems.

Salary & Benefits

• £16/hour, 42.5-hour week (8:00am-4:30pm).
• Overtime: 1.5x after 42.5 hours; double time after 4 hours on Saturdays and all hours on Sundays.
• Enhanced entitlement increasing with length of service.
• Workplace pension, employee assistance program, and wellbeing support.
• Refer-a-friend scheme, annual employee satisfaction survey, discounted gift cards.
• Paid volunteer days for community and government-supported roles.
• Eye tests, vision care vouchers, free annual flu vaccination.
• Living wage accredited employer.
• Company vehicle provided.