Mobile Plant Fitter

SVC Technical; Halstead; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Modern workshop

Latest tools

Overhead gantry crane

Long-term career

Job summary

SVC Technical is seeking a skilled Mobile Plant Fitter for workshop and customer-site work across Essex and surrounding counties. You will service, maintain and repair a range of plant and machinery in a modern workshop, with travel to client sites as required.

The role requires five years of hands-on experience, strong mechanical, electrical and hydraulic knowledge, and proficiency with diagnostic equipment. A full UK driving licence and your own tools are essential.

Qualifications

• A minimum of five years’ experience working as a Mobile Plant Fitter.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Experience using computer diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to diagnose faults and complete repairs efficiently.
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
• Maintain clear and precise service documentation.
• Reliable, flexible and team‑focused approach.
• Remain calm and work effectively under pressure.
• Self‑motivated and able to work independently.
• Your own tools and a full, clean UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults across a wide range of plant and machinery.
• Carry out routine servicing, PDI inspections and PAT testing.
• Complete planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs.
• Attend customer sites to diagnose and repair equipment when required.
• Use computer diagnostic equipment to identify faults accurately.
• Maintain service records, job sheets and supporting documentation.
• Complete repairs per manufacturer guidelines and industry best practice.
• Manage each repair from initial diagnosis to completion.
• Ensure all work is carried out safely, accurately and to high standards.

Skills

Plant maintenance

Diagnostics

Electrical systems

Hydraulics

Diagnostic tools

Own tools

UK driving licence

Independent working

Teamwork

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Mobile Plant Fitter

Location: Workshop-based, with site coverage across Essex and surrounding counties

Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30am–5:00pm

Salary: £35,000–£45,000 per year, depending on experience

Requirements: Own tools and a full, clean UK driving licence

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Mobile Plant Fitter to join a growing and well‑established company. The position is split between workshop and customer sites and will involve travelling to customer sites across Essex and the surrounding counties when required. You will be responsible for servicing, maintaining and repairing a wide variety of plant and machinery within a modern, fully equipped workshop.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults across a wide range of plant and machinery.
• Carry out routine servicing, PDI inspections and PAT testing.
• Complete planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs.
• Attend customer sites to diagnose and repair equipment when required.
• Use computer diagnostic equipment to accurately identify faults.
• Maintain accurate service records, job sheets and supporting documentation.
• Complete repairs in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and industry best practice.
• Manage each repair effectively, from initial fault diagnosis through to completion.
• Ensure all work is carried out safely, accurately and to a high standard.

Equipment You Will Work On

• Excavators
• Dumpers and dump trucks
• Crushers and screeners
• Wheeled loaders
• Skid‑steer loaders
• Compaction equipment
• Disc cutters
• Generators and water pumps
• Lifting equipment
• Hydraulic attachments
• Hand tools
• Site cabins

Skills and Experience

• A minimum of five years’ experience working as a Mobile Plant Fitter.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Experience using computer diagnostic equipment.
• The ability to diagnose faults and complete repairs efficiently.
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
• The ability to maintain clear and precise service documentation.
• A reliable, flexible and team‑focused approach.
• The ability to remain calm and work effectively under pressure.
• A self‑motivated approach and the ability to work independently.
• Your own tools.
• A full, clean UK driving licence.

What We Offer

• A salary of £35,000–£45,000, depending on experience.
• A modern, fully equipped workshop.
• Access to the latest tools and an overhead gantry crane.
• A varied role combining workshop‑based repairs with customer site visits.
• A stable, long‑term career with a growing and established company.
• An immediate start for the right candidate.
• On‑site parking