Mobile Plant Engineer

Perfect Placement UK Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Overtime opportunities

Discretionary quarterly bonus

Weekly on-call allowance

Company van

Fuel card

Company pension

Staff events & vouchers

Referral bonuses

Career progression

Cross-training

Job summary

Perfect Placement UK Ltd is pleased to present a Mobile Plant Engineer role with a respected utilities maintenance provider. The position covers servicing, inspections, and repairs on utility vehicles at customer sites, with a strong emphasis on safety and on-site execution.

You will diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults, operate tablet-based reports, and participate in career progression to senior technician or supervisor roles.

Qualifications

• Qualified to IMI, City & Guilds, or equivalent Level 2 or Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair; practical experience considered
• Full UK driving licence
• Own hand tools
• Comfortable working independently at customer sites
• Experience with PTO systems, tail lifts, hydraulics, or mobile roadside repairs advantageous
• Ex-forces personnel or those seeking a career change welcome
• 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with paid meal breaks

Responsibilities

• Servicing, inspections, maintenance, and repairs on utility vehicles at customer sites
• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults, including PTO systems, tail lifts, vehicle-mounted cranes, and winches
• Vehicle safety and compliance checks
• Respond to breakdowns and urgent repair requests
• Complete detailed job reports via tablet, including photographs, hours worked and parts used
• Communicate with the service team to coordinate repairs
• Work independently at customer locations, adhering to safety standards

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

Mechanical experience

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Education

IMI/City & Guilds qualification

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

We are pleased to present an excellent opportunity for a Mobile Plant Engineer, working with our client, a respected provider of maintenance and repair services for utility vehicles and equipment.

This Mobile Plant Engineer role offers a competitive salary of £41,000 to £45,000 per annum, depending on experience, along with comprehensive benefits and excellent career advancement prospects.

• Competitive starting salary aligned with experience
• Overtime opportunities with enhanced rates
• Discretionary quarterly performance-related bonus
• Weekly on-call allowance of £200, plus enhanced overtime and call-out payments
• Company van, less than four years old, equipped with tools, diagnostics, and parts
• Business fuel card - 20 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Regular staff events, monthly recognition vouchers, and referral bonuses worth £2,000 per engineer
• Clear pathways for career progression to senior technician or supervisor roles
• Cross-training opportunities across various technical disciplines

Duties as the Mobile Plant Engineer:

• Servicing, inspections, maintenance, and repairs on utility vehicles at customer sites
• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults, including PTO systems, hydraulic power packs, tail lifts, vehicle-mounted cranes, and winches
• Conducting vehicle safety and compliance checks
• Responding promptly to breakdowns and urgent repair requests
• Completing detailed job reports via tablet, including photographs, hours worked, and parts used
• Communicating effectively with the service team to coordinate repairs
• Working independently at customer locations, adhering to safety standards

Requirements:

• Qualified to IMI, City & Guilds, or equivalent Level 2 or Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair; practical experience considered
• Full UK driving licence
• Own hand tools
• Comfortable working independently at various customer sites
• Experience with PTO systems, tail lifts, hydraulics, or mobile roadside repairs is advantageous but not essential
• Suitable for ex-forces personnel or Mobile Plant Engineers seeking a career change with relevant mechanical skills
• Working hours are 45 per week, Monday to Friday, with paid meal breaks.

Typical shifts start between 7:00 and 8:00 am.