Mobile Plant Fitter

Paul Garvey Personal Training; Exeter; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established plant hire firm in Exeter is hiring a Mobile Plant Fitter. The role involves travelling to client sites for maintenance and repair of machinery, with a competitive salary package including overtime, bonuses, and a path for internal progression. Applicants should have relevant experience and a desire to advance within engineering.

Benefits

Company Vehicle

Fuel Card

22 days Annual Leave + Public Holidays

Pay reviews

Biannual bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in Plant, Automotive, HGV or Agricultural industries required.
• Electrical and Mechanical fault finding experience needed.
• Full UK Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair of plant machinery.
• Diagnose complex technical issues in mechanical and electrical systems.
• Conduct routine inspections for optimal equipment performance.

Skills

Mechanical capability

Electrical capability

Hydraulic knowledge

Troubleshooting skills

Education

NVQ or City and Guilds in mechanical/electrical engineering

Job description

Job Role: Mobile Plant Fitter

Location: Exeter, Devon

Salary: £32,000-£35,000 base salary (OTE £40,000-£50,000)

Hours: Monday-Friday 07.00-16.30 + Company Vehicle/Fuel Card + Overtime @ 1.5x

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

• All overtime over 8 hours per day is paid at 1.5x
• The average overtime availability at the Exter depot is 10-15 hours per week as a mobile fitter (10 hours per week = £10,587 additional per annum / 15 hours per week = £15,880 per annum)
• Company Vehicle, Fuel Card + Door to Door Paid (Unless workshop based for the day)
• A pay review after probation and in April 2026 with scope to increase this salary dependant on your knowledge and performance
• 22 days Annual Leave + Public Holidays / Increasing by 1 day for every year of service (25 overall)
• Salary Sacrifice Scheme for an addition 5 days annual leave per annum
• 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 (Average £500-£1200 per annum)
• Workload Cover Callout (Split between 3 engineers 1 in two months) – very rare to be called out but if you are its 1.5x.
• Additional £100 per rota of Workout cover (minimum of £400 per annum)
• Full internal progression routes within engineering, management and diagnostics
• Round the clock engineer assistance from the senior engineers and management
  
  

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
  
  

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.
  
  

Interaction Recruitment have specialist consultants across the majority of industries within the UK, including but not limited to, Finance & IT, Technical & Engineering, Industrial, Commercial and Hospitality. We offer both temporary and permanent support. For more information regarding the position or to discuss any other opportunities, you can reach Reegan on 07969154727 or email

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Thank you for taking the time, we look forward to speaking

Thank you for taking the time, we look forward to speaking

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