Mobile Plant Fitter

Alecto Recruitment; Cannock; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading plant hire company in the UK is seeking an experienced Mobile Fitter or Field Service Engineer to join their expanding team. This hands-on role involves diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining telehandlers across customer sites in the Midlands. The successful candidate will have qualifications in plant maintenance and experience with heavy machinery. The role offers a competitive salary up to £45,000, along with a strong benefits package including holidays, birthday off, and a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Salary up to £45,000

Up to 25 days holiday + bank holidays

Birthday off, paid

Qualifications

• Proven background as a Plant Fitter, Mobile Engineer, Diesel Mechanic, HGV Technician, or Agricultural Engineer.
• Full UK driving licence with a maximum of 3 points.
• Strong understanding of plant and heavy machinery.

Responsibilities

• Carry out diagnostics, repairs, servicing, and maintenance on telehandlers.
• Ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently on customer sites.

Skills

Plant Maintenance

Technical Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plant Maintenance

Tools

Telehandlers

JCB Machinery

Manitou Machinery

Job description

Mobile Fitter / Plant Fitter / Field Service Engineer - Midlands

East Midlands/Nottingham or Walsall/Cannock area

Alecto Recruitment is proud to be representing a leading plant hire company that is expanding its engineering team. We're searching for an experienced Mobile Plant Fitter, Plant Engineer or Field Service Engineer to support customers across the East Midlands/Nottingham or Walsall/Cannock area.

This is a hands‑on, independent, on‑the‑road position working with a well‑established fleet of Telehandlers. If you're the type of engineer who takes ownership, solves problems confidently, and delivers work you can stand behind, this is a high‑reward opportunity you'll want to explore.

What You'll Be Doing

Working as a mobile engineer, you'll carry out diagnostics, repairs, servicing and maintenance on the company's telehandler fleet, mostly on customer sites. You'll be the trusted expert who keeps equipment working safely, efficiently, and without downtime.

What We're Looking For

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plant Maintenance (or equivalent)
• Proven background as a Plant Fitter, Mobile Engineer, Diesel Mechanic, HGV Technician, Agricultural Engineer, or similar
• Full UK driving licence (max 3 points)
• Strong understanding of plant and heavy machinery
• Ability to work independently with confidence
• Good communication, written and spoken

Bonus points

• Valid CSCS card
• Previous experience with JCB or Manitou machinery

You'll excel in this role if you

• Stay focused and effective when the pressure is on
• Can manage a changing workload and prioritise what matters
• Communicate clearly, whether the explanation is simple or technical
• Bring energy, initiative, and a proactive mindset to every job

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £45,000 DPO
• 52.5-hour contract, Monday-Friday, 07:00-18:00
• Up to 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Your birthday off, paid
• A strong suite of employee benefits
• A supportive, team‑focused culture

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're a skilled Mobile Fitter, Plant Engineer, Heavy Plant Technician, HGV Mechanic, Agricultural Engineer, or Field Service Technician, we want to hear from you.

Apply through Alecto Recruitment today and we'll contact you for a confidential, no‑pressure conversation about the role.

If you would like to know more about this position, please forward your CV to (url removed) immediately. If you would like to discuss this position, please call (phone number removed) and ask to speak to Chloe.

Please note Alecto Recruitment are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.