Mobile Plant Fitter

Interaction Recruitment; Derby; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mobile Plant Engineer to join their growing team. This exciting opportunity involves traveling to client sites to perform maintenance and repairs on plant machinery, ensuring optimal performance through routine inspections and expert troubleshooting. The role offers a comprehensive training program aimed at internal progression, allowing you to advance from Workshop Engineer to Regional Manager. With a competitive salary and benefits package, including a company vehicle and overtime opportunities, this position is perfect for those looking to grow their career in a supportive environment. Join a firm that values your development and offers numerous paths for advancement.

Benefits

22 days Annual Leave

Company Vehicle

Fuel Card

Laptop

Salary Sacrifice Scheme for additional leave

Overtime pay at 1.5x

Comprehensive training and development

Internal progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in Plant, Automotive, HGV, or Agricultural industry is essential.
• Knowledge of hydraulics and mechanical/electrical capabilities is required.

Responsibilities

• Travel to client sites for maintenance and repair of machinery.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.

Skills

Hydraulics

Mechanical fault finding

Electrical fault finding

Team leadership

Education

NVQ in Mechanical Engineering

City and Guilds in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Plant machinery

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Job Role: Mobile Plant Engineer
Location: Coventry, Warwickshire (Surrounding Counties)
Salary: GBP32,000-GBP35,000 base salary (OTE GBP40,000-GBP50,000)
Hours: Monday-Friday 07.00-16.30 + Company Vehicle/Fuel Card
Job Type: Full time, Permanent

The Client:
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:

1. 22 days Annual Leave + Public Holidays / Increasing by 1 day for every year of service (25 overall)
2. All overtime over 8 hours per day is paid at 1.5x (GBP21-GBP24 per hour)
3. A minimum of 5 hours of overtime available per week (average availability is 15-20 hours) Min (5 hours): Additional GBP5,460pa / Average (17 hours): Additional GBP18,564pa
4. Salary Sacrifice Scheme for an additional 5 days annual leave per annum
5. Laptop, Company Vehicle & Fuel Card
6. Full training & development with a focus on internal progression, route is as follows: (Workshop/Mobile Engineer > Lead Engineer > Hiring Manager > Site Manager > Regional Manager)
7. All of the above promotions accompany substantial increases in salary and benefits.

The Requirements:

1. Previous experience working in the Plant, Automotive, HGV or Agricultural industry (essential)
2. Previous experience working with hydraulics, alongside mechanical and electrical capabilities (essential)
3. Experience working on engines would be advantageous
4. Electrical and/or Mechanical fault finding, repair & service experience
5. A desire to lead, manage and grow a team of your own
6. Relevant qualifications NVQ or City and Guilds in mechanical/electrical engineering (advantageous)
7. Full UK Drivers License

Responsibilities:

1. Travel to client sites to perform maintenance and repair of plant machinery and equipment.
2. Diagnose complex technical issues and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
3. Collaborate with clients to understand their specific requirements and provide expert recommendations.
4. Conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance to ensure optimal equipment performance.
5. Keep detailed records of service activities, parts used, and work completed for accurate reporting.

Thank you for taking the time, we hope to speak in the near future.