Mobile Plant Fitter

Holt Recruitment Ltd; Grantham; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading machinery distributor is seeking a skilled Mobile Plant Fitter for a remote role. Responsibilities include responding to machinery breakdowns and diagnosing faults. The ideal candidate should have a strong mechanical background with diagnostic experience. Benefits include a company van, paid travel, and generous overtime rates. This permanent position offers a competitive salary between £55,000 and £65,000.

Benefits

Company vehicle with private use

Paid travel from home

Generous overtime structure

Qualifications

• Proven experience across multiple systems required.
• Willingness to travel across the Highlands region.

Responsibilities

• Respond to machinery breakdowns across the region.
• Diagnose faults in engines, electrics, hydraulics.
• Use laptops for troubleshooting.

Skills

Strong mechanical or engineering background

Proven diagnostic and fault-finding experience

Ability to work independently

Use of diagnostic tools

Education

Relevant qualifications in engineering

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Mobile Plant Fitter

Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 + enhanced overtime rates

Location: Remote

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Industry : Plant, Agricultural & Heavy Machinery Engineering

A leading machinery distributor is seeking a skilled and adaptable Mobile Plant Fitter to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced mechanic or engineer who wants a varied and autonomous role with strong earning potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Responding to machinery breakdowns across the region, with limited scheduled servicing
• Diagnosing faults in engines, electrics, hydraulics, transmissions, and AdBlue systems
• Using laptops and diagnostic software for troubleshooting
• Reading and interpreting schematic diagrams
• Travelling to the depot for larger workshop repairs or parts collection when required
• Working independently with a high level of responsibility and customer interaction

Requirements

• Strong mechanical or engineering background with relevant qualifications
• Proven diagnostic and fault-finding experience across multiple systems
• Ability to work independently and manage your own schedule effectively
• Willingness to travel across the Highlands region
• Confident in using diagnostic tools and interpreting technical documentation
• Open to candidates from a range of engineering sectors, including automotive, plant, or agricultural

Working Hours and Pay

Contracted hours: 40 per week (Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm, with a 3:30pm finish on Fridays)

Typical hours: Between 7:00am–5:00pm with regular overtime

Overtime paid at 1.5x, and double time after 4 hours worked in a single day

Occasional Saturday mornings paid at 1.5x

On-target earnings: £55,000+

Company van provided, including private use

Benefits

• Paid travel from home
• Company vehicle with private use
• Generous overtime structure
• Independent working across a diverse and scenic region
• Supportive environment with depot access when required

If you would like more information about this Mobile Plant Fitter role, or if you’re exploring your next career move, please contact Harry at Holt Recruitment.

About Holt Recruitment

Holt Recruitment is a leading agency specialising in Automotive, Motor Trade, Engineering, OEM, and related industries. We recruit across the UK for roles including: Vehicle Technician, Vehicle Mechanic, Commercial Vehicle Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Senior Technician, Master Technician, Mobile Vehicle Technician, PDI Technician, Prep Technician, MOT Tester, Fast Fit Technician, LCV Technician, HGV Technician, Bus Technician, LGV Technician, HGV Engineer, HGV Mechanic, HGV Fitter, Mobile Plant Engineer, Plant Fitter, Agricultural Engineer, Powered Access Engineer, Forklift Engineer, MHE Engineer, Generator Engineer, Field Service Engineer, and more across a wide range of specialist sectors including mechanical, electrical, materials handling, plant, hydraulics, and pneumatics.