Mobile Plant Engineer

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd.; West of England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Pension

Healthcare benefits

Holiday entitlement

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a field-based Mobile Plant Engineer to service and repair heavy plant equipment from a Bristol depot. The role emphasises telehandlers and roto telehandlers with some experience on other heavy plant desirable.

You will perform routine maintenance, inspections and repairs, diagnose mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults, and keep accurate maintenance records while complying with health and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role working on heavy plant.
• Strong diagnostic, mechanical, and hydraulic skills.
• NVQ Level 2/3 qualifications in plant maintenance are advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Currently working on heavy plant such as excavators, rollers, and dumpers, transitioning to a focus on telehandlers and roto telehandlers.
• Conduct routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs on telehandlers and roto telehandlers.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance to maximize equipment lifespan and reliability.
• Maintain detailed records of maintenance and repair activities.
• Adhere to company health and safety regulations.

Job description

A leading provider of hire equipment is seeking a field-based Mobile Plant Engineer to maintain, service, and repair heavy plant equipment based out of a depot in Bristol for a long standing company with high job security. The role will primarily focus on telehandlers and roto telehandlers, with some experience in other heavy plant desirable.

Job Overview

• Currently working on heavy plant such as excavators, rollers, and dumpers, transitioning to a focus on telehandlers and roto telehandlers.


• Conduct routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs on telehandlers and roto telehandlers.


• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.


• Perform preventive maintenance to maximize equipment lifespan and reliability.


• Maintain detailed records of maintenance and repair activities.


• Adhere to company health and safety regulations.

Requirements

• Relevant NVQ Level 2/3 qualifications in plant maintenance advantageous but not essential.


• Experience in a similar role working on heavy plant.


• Strong diagnostic, mechanical, and hydraulic skills.


• Experience working on telehandlers or roto telehandlers.

Salary & Benefits

• £39,359 per annum (depending on experience)


• Working hours - 07:30-16:30


• Company vehicle


• Career progression opportunities


• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays


• Pension and healthcare benefits