Mobile Plant Fitter

NEOS Engineering Recruitment; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Overtime available

Full-time, permanent position

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

NEOS Engineering Recruitment currently seeks a Mobile Plant Engineer to join an established business in Gloucester. The role covers servicing, maintenance and fault finding on mobile plant and construction equipment, with duties spanning workshop and field-based work.

You will diagnose mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults, perform preventative maintenance, and ensure safety and compliance across sites. A full UK driving licence and a focus on quality are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Plant Engineer, Plant Fitter, Mobile Plant Engineer or similar.
• Strong mechanical and hydraulic fault-finding experience.
• Experience working on construction or heavy plant equipment.
• Ability to work independently and manage your own workload.
• A full UK driving licence.
• A strong focus on safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Servicing, maintaining and repairing a range of plant and construction equipment.
• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults.
• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs.
• Attending customer sites across the local area to carry out repairs and servicing.
• Preparing machinery for hire / return and ensuring equipment is safe and operational.
• Completing service reports and relevant maintenance documentation.
• Working closely with customers and the wider engineering team.
• Maintaining high standards of health & safety at all times.

Skills

Plant engineering experience

Mechanical fault-finding

Hydraulic fault-finding

Electrical fault-finding

Full UK driving licence

Education

NVQ / City & Guilds in Plant Maintenance or similar

Job description

The Opportunity

NEOS Engineering are working with an established business within the plant and equipment sector, who are looking to add an experienced Mobile Plant Engineer to their team in Gloucester.

This is a hands‑on role working primarily on construction and plant equipment, carrying out servicing, maintenance, fault finding and repairs both in the workshop and out in the field.

If you’re an experienced Plant Engineer, Plant Fitter or Mobile Plant Technician looking for a stable role with a reputable company, this could be a great opportunity.

The Role

Mobile Plant Engineer Gloucester | £38,000 – £41,000 + Overtime

As a Mobile Plant Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Servicing, maintaining and repairing a range of plant and construction equipment

• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs

• Attending customer sites across the local area to carry out repairs and servicing

• Preparing machinery for hire / return and ensuring equipment is safe and operational

• Completing service reports and relevant maintenance documentation

• Working closely with customers and the wider engineering team

• Maintaining high standards of health & safety at all times

The Equipment

The role is predominantly focused on mobile plant and construction equipment, so experience working on machinery such as:

• Excavators

• Dumpers

• Telehandlers

• Loaders

• Rollers

• Generators

• Other construction / plant equipment

would be highly beneficial.

About You

We’re looking for someone with:

• Previous experience as a Plant Engineer, Plant Fitter, Mobile Plant Engineer or similar

• Strong mechanical and hydraulic fault‑finding experience

• Experience working on construction or heavy plant equipment

• The ability to work independently and manage your own workload

• A full UK driving licence

• A strong focus on safety and quality

NVQ / City & Guilds qualifications in Plant Maintenance, Land‑Based Engineering or a similar discipline would be advantageous, but practical plant experience is the key requirement.

The Package

• £38,000 – £41,000 per annum

• Overtime available

• Company vehicle

• Full‑time, permanent position

• Ongoing training and development

• Opportunity to work with a well‑established plant business

Location: Gloucester

Salary: £38,000 – £41,000 + Overtime