Mobile Plant Engineer

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; West of England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Career progression opportunities

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension and healthcare benefits

Job summary

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD is seeking a field-based Mobile Plant Engineer to maintain and repair heavy plant equipment from a Bristol depot. You’ll work on excavators, rollers and dumpers, with a shift from telehandlers as needed, ensuring high uptime and reliability.

You will conduct inspections, diagnose faults, perform preventive maintenance and maintain thorough service records while following safety regulations and company policies.

Qualifications

• Diagnostic, mechanical and hydraulic skills required.
• Experience in heavy plant maintenance preferred.
• NVQ Level 2/3 in Plant Maintenance is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, service and repair heavy plant equipment at a Bristol depot.
• Inspect and diagnose mechanical, electrical and hydraulic issues.
• Perform preventive maintenance to maximise equipment uptime and lifespan.
• Keep detailed records of maintenance and repairs.
• Adhere to company health and safety regulations.

Skills

Diagnostic

Mechanical

Hydraulic

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Plant Maintenance

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.

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