Mobile Plant Engineer

Perfect Placement UK Ltd; North East; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van with fuel card included

Paid door-to-door travel from your hom

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Regular staff events and monthlyrecogn

Training in LOLER inspections and CARE

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Perfect Placement UK Ltd in Durham is seeking a Mobile Plant Engineer to service, repair and maintain a wide range of plant equipment across sectors such as water, power, gas and telecoms. The successful candidate will join a dedicated team, working independently in the field with a strong emphasis on safety and quality workmanship.

This role offers excellent career progression, exposure to diverse projects, and training opportunities in LOLER inspections and other industry competencies, with a

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with pumps, generators, excavators, or small plant machinery.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Own hand tools; specialist tools supplied by employer.
• Demonstrable ability to work independently on-site.
• NVQ Level 3 in Plant Maintenance, Lantra, or NPTC small plant qualifications desirable.
• Experience with LOLER inspections preferred (training available).

Responsibilities

• Service, repair, and maintain plant equipment including pumps, generators, excavators, and other site machinery.
• Conduct safety inspections, preventative maintenance, and diagnostics to identify faults.
• Perform PUWER and LOLER inspections on trailers and lifting equipment.
• Complete defect checks and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Log all service activities accurately using tablet devices, including photos, parts used, and time data.
• Work independently on-site, ensuring safety and quality at all times.

Skills

Field service experience

Independently on-site

Safety-conscious

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Plant Maintenance

Lantra qualification

NPTC small plant qualifications

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for the position of Mobile Plant Engineer in Durham. This is a key role within a leading organisation committed to maintaining vital infrastructure across various sectors. The Mobile Plant Engineer will be responsible for the service, repair, and maintenance of a wide range of plant equipment, supporting sectors such as water, power, gas, and telecoms.

The successful Mobile Plant Engineer will join a dedicated team, working independently in the field while upholding high safety standards and quality workmanship. ThisMobile Plant Engineer opportunity provides an excellent platform for career progression, technical development, and involvement in diverse projects.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary of up to £41,000 per annum
• Company van with fuel card included
• Paid door-to-door travel from your home address
• Paid holiday entitlement of 20 days plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Regular staff events and monthly recognition rewards
• Opportunities for training in LOLER inspections and career developmentDuties:

Duties:

• Service, repair, and maintain plant equipment including pumps, generators, excavators, and other site machinery
• Conduct safety inspections, preventative maintenance, and diagnostics to identify faults
• Perform PUWER and LOLER inspections on trailers and lifting equipment
• Complete defect checks and ensure compliance with safety standards
• Log all service activities accurately using tablet devices, including photos, parts used, and time data
• Work independently on-site, ensuring safety and quality at all times

Requirements:

• Hands-on experience with pumps, generators, excavators, or small plant machinery
• Full UK driving licence
• Own hand tools, with specialist tools supplied by the employer
• Demonstrable ability to work independently on-site
• Relevant qualifications such as NVQ Level 3 in Plant Maintenance, Lantra, or NPTC small plant qualifications are desirable
• Experience with LOLER inspections preferred (training available for strong individuals)