Mobile Plant Fitter

TN United Kingdom; Exeter; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mobile Plant Fitter to join their dynamic team in Exeter. This role involves traveling to client sites to maintain and repair plant machinery, ensuring optimal performance through routine inspections and troubleshooting. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in hydraulics, mechanical, and electrical engineering, along with relevant qualifications. With a comprehensive training program and a competitive salary package, this position offers excellent earning potential and opportunities for career progression within a supportive environment. If you're passionate about engineering and looking to make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

31 days holiday including bank holidays

Company van

Fuel Card

Mobile phone

In-depth company training

Company tool allowance

Company pension scheme

Life assurance – 3x basic salary

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible Additional Holiday

Qualifications

• Experience in hydraulics and mechanical/electrical engineering is essential.
• Minimum NVQ or City and Guilds level 2 qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair of plant machinery and equipment.
• Diagnose technical issues and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance.

Skills

Hydraulics

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Fault Finding

Repair & Service

Education

NVQ or City and Guilds in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Plant Machinery

Diagnostic Tools

Job description

Overview

Reference
445321 Salary
£33,000 - £37,000/annum Job Location
- United Kingdom -- England -- South West England -- Devon -- Exeter Job Type
Permanent Posted
Friday, April 11, 2025

Job Role: Mobile Plant Fitter

Location: Exeter, Devon (accepting applications from surrounding counties)

The package:

31 days holiday including bank holidays

Company van, Fuel Card, mobile phone etc

Overtime available at enhanced rates

In-depth company training scheme

Company tool allowance

Company pension scheme

Life assurance – 3x basic salary

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Health & Medical support offered

Flexible Additional Holiday – salary sacrifice

A fantastic Earning Potential with scope to progress within the business

The Duties:

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.

The Requirements:

Previous experience working with hydraulics, alongside mechanical and electrical capabilities (essential)

Previous experience working as a mechanical/electrical engineer within the plant and/or automotive industries (essential)

Relevant qualifications NVQ or City and Guilds in mechanical/electrical engineering – minimum level 2 (essential)

Electrical and/or Mechanical fault finding, repair & service experience (advantageous)

Experience working with engines and batteries (advantageous)

Full UK Drivers License

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