Mobile Plant Engineer

Path Recruitment Ltd; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Milton Keynes, Aylesbury; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Pension scheme

Group life insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and Development support

Additional annual leave options

Job summary

Path Recruitment Ltd is recruiting a Mobile Plant Engineer to service and repair construction plant across multiple sites in the UK. You will operate on a fully site-based, mobile role with a company van and fuel card, reporting to the Asset and Fleet Manager to keep machinery safe, reliable and operational.

The ideal candidate has NVQ Level 2 in Plant Maintenance, experience with Hitachi excavators, a valid driving licence, and a proactive, safety-focused approach to maintenance and fault

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Plant Maintenance or an equivalent qualification.
• Strong experience working with Hitachi excavators.
• Good knowledge and understanding of construction plant and machinery.
• Experience maintaining and repairing excavators and associated plant.
• A CSCS card would be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out servicing, maintenance and repairs on construction plant and machinery up to 30 tonnes.
• Diagnosing mechanical and technical faults and completing repairs efficiently.
• Attending multiple sites to respond to maintenance and repair requirements.
• Following site procedures and health and safety requirements.
• Prioritising workloads and managing maintenance requirements effectively.

Skills

Hitachi excavators

Construction plant knowledge

Independent work

Fault diagnosis

Valid driving licence

Safety awareness

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Plant Maintenance

Job description

Join an established construction business as a Mobile Plant Engineer, offering £55,000 earning potential, company van, fuel card and excellent benefits.

An established and growing construction and civil engineering business is looking for an experienced Mobile Plant Engineer to join its plant maintenance operation.

With a strong reputation for delivering quality projects across the UK, the business invests heavily in its equipment and people, recognising the importance of maintaining a reliable and high-performing fleet.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established business that values safety, quality, professionalism and employee development.

Key Benefits of the Mobile Plant Engineer:

Salary of £45,000–£55,000 depending on experience.

Company van and fuel card provided.

Monday–Friday working hours, 7:30am–4:30pm.

23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.

Additional annual leave awarded with length of service.

Option to purchase up to 5 additional holiday days.

Pension scheme with 3.5% employer contribution and 4.5% employee contribution.

Group life insurance.

Employee Assistance Programme, including discounts, remote general practitioner appointments and physiotherapy.

Learning and Development support, including further study and qualifications.

Healthy Living Policy, including financial contributions towards gym memberships and fitness classes.

About the Role – Mobile Plant Engineer

As a Mobile Plant Engineer, you will be responsible for the repair, servicing and maintenance of construction plant and machinery across multiple sites.

Working independently and reporting to the Asset and Fleet Manager, you will help ensure machinery remains safe, reliable and operational, minimising downtime and supporting site requirements.

Your responsibilities will include:

Carrying out servicing, maintenance and repairs on construction plant and machinery up to 30 tonnes.

Diagnosing mechanical and technical faults and completing repairs efficiently.

Working on Hitachi excavators and associated contractors' plant.

Maintaining machinery to a high standard, ensuring reliability and safety.

Attending multiple sites to respond to maintenance and repair requirements.

Following site procedures and health and safety requirements.

Prioritising workloads and managing maintenance requirements effectively.

Ensuring work is completed accurately and to the required standard.

This is a fully site-based, mobile position covering multiple construction sites, with a company van and fuel card provided.

About You – Skills & Experience

To be successful as a Mobile Plant Engineer, you will ideally have:

NVQ Level 2 in Plant Maintenance or an equivalent qualification.

Strong experience working with Hitachi excavators.

Good knowledge and understanding of construction plant and machinery.

Experience maintaining and repairing excavators and associated contractors' plant.

Understanding of construction site procedures and requirements.

A valid driving licence.

The ability to work independently and manage your own workload.

A proactive approach to problem-solving and fault diagnosis.

Excellent attention to detail and a strong commitment to safety.

A CSCS card would be preferred.

Candidates based in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire or Buckinghamshire would be ideally located, particularly around Milton Keynes, Aylesbury, Leighton Buzzard and Luton. Candidates based around Bicester will also be considered.

To be successful in this role, you may have worked as a: Plant Engineer, Mobile Plant Engineer, Field Service Engineer, Plant Fitter, Plant Technician or similar to be considered.

Next Steps

The business is looking for someone to start as soon as possible.