Mobile Plant Fitter

Elix Sourcing Solutions; East Staffordshire; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Service Van provided

Overtime paid at x1.5

Company pension scheme

Long-term training and development on

Job summary

Elix Sourcing Solutions is seeking a Mobile Plant Fitter to service piling equipment, excavators and heavy construction ancillaries from their Derbyshire site, with nationwide coverage across England and Wales. The role is Mon-Fri Days (Early finish Fridays) with a company service van, 22 days holiday plus bank holidays, paid overtime (x1.5) and a company pension.

Long-term training on specialist equipment is provided.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Plant Maintenance (or equivalent heavy plant/agricultural engineering qualification).
• Proven hands-on background on heavy construction plant, excavators, piling rigs, diesel engines, and heavy hydraulics.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance, fault-finding, and emergency repairs on piling equipment, excavators, and heavy construction ancillaries across England and Wales.
• Diagnose hydraulic faults, engine issues, and basic auto-electrical problems on-site and in the workshop.
• Work independently in the field while communicating with the service desk, site managers, and team leads.
• Complete service sheets, defect reports, and maintenance records accurately.
• Occasional stayaways required with fully funded expenses.

Skills

Fault-finding on hydraulic systems

Basic auto-electrics

Full UK Driving Licence

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Plant Maintenance

NVQ Level 3 in Plant Maintenance

Job description

Mobile Plant Fitter

£45,000- £55,000 OTE
Burton-Upon-Trent

Mon-Fri Days (Early finish Fridays)

• 22 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Company Service Van provided
• Overtime paid at x1.5
• Company pension scheme
• Long-term training and development on specialist equipment

Join a premier specialist in heavy construction and foundation equipment operating across the UK. Based out of their Derbyshire site, they offer a stable, supportive environment where your hands-on expertise is genuinely valued.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Carry out planned maintenance, fault-finding, and emergency repairs on a wide range of piling equipment, excavators, and heavy construction ancillaries across England and Wales.

Diagnose complex hydraulic faults, engine issues, and basic auto-electrical problems both on-site and in the workshop.

Work independently in the field while maintaining clear communication with the service desk, site managers, and team leads.

Complete all necessary service sheets, defect reports, and maintenance records accurately.

Occasional stayaways required depending on site locations (fully funded with expenses).

What We're Looking For

Technical Qualifications:

NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Plant Maintenance (or equivalent heavy plant/agricultural engineering qualification).

Core Experience:

Proven hands-on background working on heavy construction plant, excavators, piling rigs, diesel engines, and heavy hydraulics.

Key Skills:

Confident with fault-finding on complex hydraulic systems and basic auto-electrics. You must be able to hit the ground running on day one.

Work Ethic & Flexibility:

Full UK Driving Licence, a proactive attitude, and a willingness to travel and undertake occasional stayaways when required.

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