Mobile Plant Engineer - Field Service (Overtime 1.5x)

ALECTO RECRUITMENT LTD; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime 1.5x

PPE provided

Job summary

Alecto Recruitment is working with an established plant operations business in Cornwall to recruit a Mobile Plant Engineer (CP33908). You will service, maintain and repair construction plant machinery on-site, focusing on heavy diesel engines and hydraulic systems.

The role is £35,000–£41,000 per year, with overtime at 1.5x, Monday–Friday and 42.5 hours per week. A valid UK driving licence and hands-on mechanical skills are essential for this permanent position.

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving licence.
• Hands-on experience servicing and repairing construction plant machinery.
• Strong knowledge of heavy diesel engines and hydraulic systems.
• Experience with pneumatic and electrical systems.
• Fabrication and welding experience.
• Experience with 12-month Thorough Examinations for excavators/telehandlers.
• Own set of tools.
• Good diagnostic and fault-finding skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing and preventative maintenance on construction plant machinery.
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical faults.
• Attend emergency breakdowns and complete on-site repairs.
• Work on heavy diesel engines and hydraulic systems.
• Carry out fabrication and welding repairs where required.
• Undertake Thorough Examinations on excavators and telehandlers.
• Ensure machinery is maintained to a safe and operational standard.
• Collaborate with colleagues and support the wider team.

Skills

Hands-on plant maintenance

Diesel engines knowledge

Hydraulics systems

Pneumatic systems

Electrical systems

Fabrication & welding

Thorough Examinations (12-month)

Tools (own)

Diagnostic & fault-finding

Teamwork & independence

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Plant Maintenance

Job description

Alecto Recruitment is working with an established plant operations business in Cornwall to recruit a Mobile Plant Engineer (CP33908). You will service, maintain and repair construction plant machinery on-site, focusing on heavy diesel engines and hydraulic systems.

The role is £35,000–£41,000 per year, with overtime at 1.5x, Monday–Friday and 42.5 hours per week. A valid UK driving licence and hands-on mechanical skills are essential for this permanent position.