Mobile Plant Fitter

Interaction Recruitment; Ashford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading plant hire firm is seeking engineers from various backgrounds (plant, HGV, automotive, or agricultural) to join their team in Ashford. The role includes fixing and maintaining machinery, with opportunities for advancement and full training provided. Exceptional benefits include annual leave, training programs, and potential biannual bonuses based on performance.

Benefits

22 days annual leave + public holidays

Overtime paid at 1.5x

Laptop and company vehicle

Full training and development

Biannual bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working in Plant, Automotive, HGV or Agricultural industry is essential.
• Experience with hydraulics, mechanical and electrical fault finding is required.
• Full UK Driver's License necessary.

Responsibilities

• Travel to client sites for maintenance and repair of plant machinery.
• Diagnose technical issues and troubleshoot systems.
• Conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance.

Skills

Mechanical capabilities

Electrical capabilities

Hydraulics

Education

NVQ or City and Guilds in mechanical/electrical engineering

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Overview

Reference
447482 Salary
£35,000 - £38,000/annum Job Location
- United Kingdom -- England -- South East England -- Surrey -- Ashford Job Type
Permanent Posted
Thursday, May 15, 2025

Interaction Technical have partnered with a well-established and National plant hire firm to support the growth of their team. Our client, who have been established for over 50 years, have reached a stage of growth where they are looking to onboard & train engineers from either a plant, HGV, Automotive or Agricultural background to the team. They offer a comprehensive training scheme alongside relative internal progression routes.

The package:

22 days Annual Leave + Public Holidays / Increasing by 1 day for every year of service (25 overall)

All overtime over 8 hours per day is paid at 1.5x

Salary Sacrifice Scheme for an addition 5 days annual leave per annum

Laptop, Company Vehicle & Fuel Card

Full training & development with a focus on internal progression, route is as follows: (Workshop/Mobile Engineer > Lead Engineer > Hiring Manager > Site Manager > Regional Manager)

All of the above promotions accompany substantial increases in salary and benefits.

Biannual bonus scheme – based on company performance

The Responsibilities:

Travel to client sites to perform maintenance and repair of plant machinery and equipment.

Diagnose complex technical issues and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.

Collaborate with clients to understand their specific requirements and provide expert recommendations.

Conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance to ensure optimal equipment performance.

Offer training and support to clients' staff on machinery operation and maintenance best practices.

Keep detailed records of service activities, parts used, and work completed for accurate reporting.

Communicate effectively with the in-house engineering team to provide feedback and improve product performance.

The Requirements:

Previous experience working in the Plant, Automotive, HGV or Agricultural industry (essential)

Previous experience working with hydraulics, alongside mechanical and electrical capabilities (essential)

Experience working on engines would be advantageous

Electrical and/or Mechanical fault finding, repair & service experience

A desire to lead, manage and grow a team of your own Relevant qualifications NVQ or City and Guilds in mechanical/electrical engineering (advantageous)Full UK Drivers License