Mobile Plant Engineer

Recruitment Helpline; Keith; On-site; GBP 46,838,400 - 52,348,800; Full time

Job summary

Recruitment Helpline is seeking an experienced Mobile Plant Engineer to join a well-established business in Auchtermuchty area. The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm, offering £17 per hour with travel across Scotland.

Responsibilities include inspections, servicing, diagnosing faults, LOLER examinations, and customer liaison. Applicants should have plant maintenance experience and a valid driving licence; NPORS/CSCS/IPAF/NVQ certificates are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance and repair of plant equipment and related systems.
• Valid driving licence and evidence of required certifications such as NPORS/CSCS/IPAF/NVQ.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled inspections, servicing, breakdowns and repairs on plant equipment in line with manufacturers' specifications.
• Perform pre-delivery inspections, diagnose faults on site, and complete on-line job cards promptly.
• Ensure compliance with environmental and health and safety procedures; maintain a tidy, safe working area.
• Liaise with customers, suppliers and colleagues professionally; travel across Scotland.

Skills

Driving license

Plant maintenance experience

Education

NPORS/CSCS/IPAF/NVQ certificates

Job description

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Mobile Plant Engineer to join a well-established company.

Job Type: Full-Time, Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm

Salary: £17 per hour

Location: Auchtermuchty, Fife

About The Company

The company is a growing business in Auchtermuchty, Fife. They are a small but professional team, flexible and customer‑centric.

Key Duties

• Carry out scheduled inspections, servicing, breakdowns & repairs in compliance with manufacturers specifications on plant equipment including and not limited to, Diggers, Dumpers, Excavators, Generators, MEWPS, Telehandlers, Rollers, ATVs and other small plant.
• Conduct pre‑delivery inspections, diagnose faults accurately on site, use diagnostics, complete LOLER & Thorough Examinations, be able to weld, complete on‑line job cards comprehensively & timely and carry out own vehicle checks.
• Carry out all tasks in compliance with the Company’s Environmental and Health and Safety Procedures. Have constant awareness of SHEQ obligations and zero accidents by maintaining a tidy and safe working area.
• Work autonomously on own initiative and also as part of a team.
• Excellent attention to detail & work accuracy.
• Effective problem‑solver with strong analytical skills.
• Liaise with customers, suppliers and colleagues always ensuring professionalism.
• Travel across Scotland.

Candidate Profile

• The successful candidate will be suitably qualified and have experience in the maintenance and repair of the same or similar types of plant and equipment and be living within 30 miles of Auchtermuchty.
• Candidates must possess a valid clean driving license and have evidence of any certification and licenses that would be required for the job e.g. NPORS/CSCS/IPAF/NVQ.
• 5 years plant maintenance experience (Preferred).
• Live within Fife area/reasonable travel time from our workshop.
• 8.5-hour shift (42.5hrs per week).
• Overtime/Saturdays as and when required.

Offers are subject to satisfactory pre‑employment checks including references and, where relevant, DVLA, credit, or criminal checks.

If you feel that you have the relative skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now for immediate consideration.

The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.