Mobile Plant Fitter

Porterhouse Recruitment; Norwich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Mobile Plant Fitter to service, maintain, and repair small plant equipment used in civil engineering. Candidates should have a strong background in mechanical engineering or plant fitting, coupled with excellent customer service skills. The position offers a fully equipped company van and full training. Applicants must have a valid UK driving licence and be capable of working independently after training.

Benefits

Company van fully stocked with tools

Full training and support

Overtime opportunities

Bonus payments for additional on-site jobs

Qualifications

• Background in plant fitting, mechanical engineering or tool maintenance.
• Ability to work independently once trained and confident.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing, maintenance and reactive repairs on small plant equipment.
• Complete compliance testing and safety checks.
• Provide excellent customer service on-site.

Skills

Strong diagnostic and repair skills

Excellent customer service

Reliability

Good attitude

Job description

Job Title

Mobile Plant Fitter

Location

Covering Norwich, Kings Lynn and Norfolk Areas

Hours

Monday Friday 7:00am 4:00pm

About the Role

We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Mobile Plant Fitter to join our team carrying out servicing, maintenance, repairs and compliance testing on small plant equipment and tools used in civil engineering and construction.

This role would suit either an experienced fitter or a younger engineer looking to take the next step in their career. You’ll be working on a range of equipment from small hand tools such as disc cutters and trench rammers to light plant machinery (largest item being a 1.8T digger).

You’ll be provided with a fully equipped van stocked with tools and parts and your appointments will be pre‑booked within your local geographical area.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing, maintenance and reactive repairs on small plant equipment and machinery.
• Complete compliance testing and safety checks.
• Provide excellent customer service on‑site representing the company professionally.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical faults quickly and effectively.
• Keep accurate service records and ensure all work meets safety and quality standards.
• Identify and report any additional work opportunities. Bonus payments available for additional jobs secured while on site.

What We’re Looking For

Background in plant fitting, mechanical engineering or tool maintenance.

Strong diagnostic and repair skills across small plant and power tools.

Good attitude, punctuality and reliability.

Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Ability to work independently once trained and confident.

Full UK driving licence (driving test required on Day 1).

What’s on Offer

Company van (fully stocked with tools and parts).

Full training and support – you’ll be shadowed for the first few weeks.

Overtime opportunities available.

Bonus payments for additional on‑site jobs.

All appointments pre‑booked within your area.

Interview via Teams with a potential second stage also via Teams.

On your first day you’ll travel to Dunstable for a driving test vehicle handover and stock collection (station pick‑up provided).

Employment Type

Full‑Time

Experience

Years

Vacancy

1