Mobile Plant Fitter

Interaction - Northampton; Kettering; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van and fuel card

24 days annual leave

Company pension

Full training and development

Job summary

Interaction Technical are recruiting a Mobile Plant Fitter to service and repair a range of plant and material handling equipment at customer sites across the UK. Based in Northampton, you will join a growing field service team and enjoy a clear path for progression.

You will work on mechanically and electrically capable equipment, travelling to customer sites, with door-to-door travel paid and a company van provided. Excellent earning potential and ongoing development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience on mobile plant machinery (excavators, dumpers, rollers, telehandlers) is essential.
• Solid hydraulic knowledge and fault-finding abilities.
• Experience servicing, maintaining and repairing mobile equipment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults and perform servicing, maintenance and emergency repairs.
• Work on plant, lifting and material handling equipment at customer sites.
• Carry out mechanical and electrical fault finding and repairs.

Skills

Mobile plant

Hydraulics

Electrical fault-finding

Engines & batteries

Driving licence

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Mobile Plant Fitter

Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire
Salary: £40,000–£45,000 Basic | OTE £50,000+
Hours: Monday–Friday, 40 hours a week + Paid Door-to-Door Travel
Overtime: ×
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

The Opportunity

Interaction Technical are working in partnership with a well-established and growing Material Handling and Access Solutions business to recruit an experienced Mobile Plant Fitter.

With customers and sites across the UK, the company is continuing to expand and is looking for a skilled engineer to join its growing field service team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically and electrically capable engineer looking for a long-term career, excellent earning potential and the opportunity to develop their technical skills.

The Package

• £40,000–£45,000 basic salary


• OTE of £50,000+


• Door-to-door travel paid


• Overtime available and ×


• Company van and fuel card


• Reasonable private use of company vehicle


• 24 days annual leave + public holidays (32 days total)


• Company pension scheme


• Full training and ongoing development


• Further training across electrical, mechanical, diagnostic and fault-finding systems


• All travel time and expenses paid when travelling from home to customer sites


• Excellent opportunities for progression and career development

The Role

As a Mobile Plant Fitter, you will be responsible for servicing, maintaining, diagnosing and repairing a range of plant and material handling equipment at customer sites.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Diagnosing faults and carrying out servicing, maintenance and emergency breakdown repairs


• Working on plant, lifting and material handling equipment


• Carrying out mechanical and electrical fault finding and repairs


• Working with hydraulic and pneumatic systems


• Working on engines, batteries and associated plant systems


• Travelling to customer sites to carry out repairs and preventative maintenance


• Providing professional technical support and solutions to customers


• Working independently while also collaborating with colleagues and the wider engineering team


• Completing accurate service reports and documentation


• Ensuring equipment is repaired safely, efficiently and to a high standard

About You

The ideal candidate will have previous experience working within the plant, construction, agricultural, material handling or similar engineering sectors.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience working on mobile plant machinery (excavators, dumpers, rollers, telehandlers etc.) – essential


• Strong hydraulic knowledge and experience


• Good mechanical and electrical fault-finding abilities


• Experience working with engines and batteries


• Experience servicing, maintaining and repairing mobile equipment


• The ability to diagnose faults and work independently


• A customer-focused and professional approach


• A full UK driving licence

NVQ, City & Guilds or another relevant qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering would be advantageous.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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