Mobile Plant Fitter

LJ Recruitment; Hempstead; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £35k-£45k per year

Mon-Fri, 7:30am-5:00pm

Permanent, full-time

Modern workshop facilities

Overhead gantry crane

Continuous training and development

Job summary

LJ Recruitment is seeking an experienced Mobile Plant Fitter for a workshop and field-based role in Halstead, Essex. You will service, repair and maintain a range of construction plant and heavy machinery, both in the workshop and at customer sites across Essex and surrounding counties.

The ideal candidate has strong mechanical, hydraulic and electrical fault-finding skills, with the ability to diagnose faults and maintain accurate service records.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Mobile Plant Fitter, Plant Mechanic, Plant Engineer, Field Service Engineer or similar.
• Experience servicing, maintaining and repairing construction plant, heavy machinery or similar equipment.
• Strong mechanical knowledge, with good hydraulic and electrical fault-finding skills.
• Ability to diagnose faults and carry out repairs independently, including at customer sites.
• Experience using computer diagnostic equipment would be advantageous.
• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Ability to maintain accurate service records and documentation.
• A reliable, self-motivated and flexible approach to work.
• Own tools and a full, clean UK driving licence are essential.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair a wide range of construction plant, heavy machinery and equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), routine servicing and reactive repairs.
• Attend customer sites across Essex and surrounding areas to diagnose faults and complete repairs.
• Use diagnostic equipment to identify and resolve mechanical and electrical issues.
• Manage repairs from initial fault diagnosis through to completion.
• Complete repairs in accordance with manufacturer specifications and industry standards.
• Maintain accurate service records, job sheets and repair documentation.
• Ensure all work is carried out safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

Skills

Mobile Plant Fitter

Plant Mechanic

Plant Engineer

Field Service Engineer

Mechanical knowledge

Hydraulic fault-finding

Electrical fault-finding

Diagnose faults

Own tools

UK driving licence

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Mobile Plant Fitter

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Location: Halstead, Essex - Workshop & Field Based

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

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are recruiting for an experienced Mobile Plant Fitter to join a well-established and growing company based in Halstead, Essex.

This is a varied role combining workshop-based maintenance and repairs with visits to customer sites across Essex and the surrounding counties.

You will be responsible for servicing, maintaining and repairing a wide range of construction plant, heavy machinery and equipment, working both independently and as part of an experienced engineering team.

We would welcome applications from experienced Mobile Plant Fitters, Plant Mechanics, Field Service Engineers and Plant Engineers with strong mechanical, hydraulic and electrical fault-finding skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair a wide range of construction plant, heavy machinery and equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), routine servicing and reactive repairs.
• Attend customer sites across Essex and surrounding areas to diagnose faults and complete repairs.
• Use diagnostic equipment to identify and resolve mechanical and electrical issues.
• Manage repairs from initial fault diagnosis through to completion.
• Complete repairs in accordance with manufacturer specifications and industry standards.
• Maintain accurate service records, job sheets and repair documentation.
• Ensure all work is carried out safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

Equipment You Will Work On

You will be working with a varied range of construction plant and machinery, including:

• Excavators, dumpers and dump trucks
• Wheeled loaders and skid-steer loaders
• Crushers, screeners and compaction equipment
• Generators, water pumps and disc cutters
• Hydraulic attachments and lifting equipment
• Hand tools and site cabins

Skills and Experience Required

• Previous experience as a Mobile Plant Fitter, Plant Mechanic, Plant Engineer, Field Service Engineer or similar.
• Experience servicing, maintaining and repairing construction plant, heavy machinery or similar equipment.
• Strong mechanical knowledge, with good hydraulic and electrical fault-finding skills.
• Ability to diagnose faults and carry out repairs independently, including at customer sites.
• Experience using computer diagnostic equipment would be advantageous.
• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Ability to maintain accurate service records and documentation.
• A reliable, self-motivated and flexible approach to work.
• Own tools and a full, clean UK driving licence are essential.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £35,000 - £45,000, depending on experience.
• Monday to Friday working hours.
• Permanent, full-time employment.
• A varied role combining workshop repairs with customer site visits.
• Modern, fully equipped workshop facilities.
• Access to the latest tools and an overhead gantry crane.
• Continuous training and development.
• Long-term career opportunity with an established and growing company.