Mobile Plant Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Derby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Derby is looking for a skilled Mobile Plant Engineer to join their growing team. The role involves responding to breakdowns, servicing machinery, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Opportunities for overtime and training are available, along with a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Company van with limited private use

Fuel card

Company mobile phone

Company pension scheme

Paid Refer a Friend scheme

26 days annual leave

Product training provided

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Mobile Plant Engineer or similar role.
• Hands-on experience with plant machinery.

Responsibilities

• Respond to breakdowns and perform maintenance on plant equipment.
• Service and repair various plant and construction machinery.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Job description

Job Description

Our client is seeking a skilled Mobile Plant Engineer to join their team based in Derby. With over 40 years of experience in plant sales, the company supplies new and used construction machinery and tools, including skid steer loaders, excavators, telescopic handlers, road and compaction equipment, dumpers, portable power solutions, hydraulic breakers, and a range of professional tools. This position has arisen due to company growth. They operate from two depots across the Midlands and have built a reputation for providing high-quality equipment to diverse industries such as construction, civil engineering, agriculture, mining, quarrying, forestry, landscaping, and materials handling.

Mobile Plant Engineer - Derby Job Overview

• Respond to breakdowns at customer sites, diagnose faults, and perform maintenance or repairs on plant equipment.
• Service, repair, and maintain various plant and construction machinery.
• Travel to customer locations as required.
• Ensure all work complies with manufacturer guidelines and industry standards.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations while delivering excellent customer service.
• Opportunities for overtime, training programs, and performance-based bonuses are available.

Mobile Plant Engineer - Derby Job Requirements

• Previous experience as a Mobile Plant Engineer, Plant Fitter, Plant Technician, or Plant Mechanic.
• Hands-on experience with plant machinery, including excavators, diggers, rollers, and dumpers.
• Within commuting distance of Derby.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Self-motivated with strong problem-solving skills and minimal supervision required.
• Professional, confident demeanor with excellent communication skills.
• Full, valid driving license (essential).

Salary & Benefits

• £30,000-£40,000 salary depending on experience.
• Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, with overtime available.
• Company van with limited private use.
• Fuel card.
• Company mobile phone.
• Company pension scheme.
• Paid Refer a Friend scheme.
• 26 days annual leave plus construction industry Christmas shutdown.
• Product training provided by manufacturers both online and at the factory.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex, operating across the UK with specialist teams covering various industries. We act as a recruitment agency for this vacancy and process your data in accordance with GDPR. By applying, you consent to us contacting you about our services and submitting your CV for this role.