Mobile Plant Fitter

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks a skilled Mobile Fitter to support a leading plant hire company in the East Midlands. You will perform diagnostics, repairs, servicing, and maintenance on telehandlers predominantly on customer sites. This independent position offers a salary up to £45,000, a 52.5-hour work week, and benefits such as additional holiday and a supportive culture. Ideal candidates will have NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plant Maintenance and a good understanding of heavy machinery.

Benefits

Salary up to £45,000

52.5-hour contract

Up to 25 days holiday + bank holidays

Birthday off, paid

Strong suite of employee benefits

Supportive, team-focused culture

Qualifications

• Proven background as a Plant Fitter, Mobile Engineer, Diesel Mechanic, or similar.
• Full UK driving licence (max 3 points).
• Ability to work independently with confidence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out diagnostics, repairs, servicing, and maintenance on the telehandler fleet.
• Work on customer sites to ensure equipment operates without downtime.

Skills

Independent work

Problem-solving

Good communication

Understanding of plant and heavy machinery

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plant Maintenance

Tools

Telehandlers

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.