Mobile Plant Fitter

Tru Talent

Reading

On-site

GBP 48,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Overtime pay 1.5x

Manufacturer training

Career progression

Death in service 4x salary

Job summary

Tru Talent is seeking an experienced Mobile Plant Fitter/Plant Engineer to join their Reading-based operation. The role covers servicing, diagnostics and repairs across a range of construction plant, with travel to customer sites and the workshop for planned maintenance.

A strong background in plant maintenance, fault-finding and hydraulic/electrical systems is ideal. The position offers a competitive basic salary of £47,840 with an OTE of £60k+ and overtime paid at 1.5x.

Qualifications

Level 3 qualification in Plant Maintenance or Engineering.
Proven ability to fault-find mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults.
Experience servicing and preventative maintenance of plant machinery.
Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

Servicing, maintaining and repairing construction plant and heavy machinery.
Diagnosing mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults.
Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPMs).
Attending customer sites for mobile repairs and breakdowns.
Carrying out Pre-Delivery Inspections (PDI) and routine checks.
Ensuring repairs are performed safely and to high standards.

Skills

Strong mechanical fault-finding

Hydraulics knowledge

Electrical systems knowledge

Servicing & maintenance

Education

Level 3 qualification in Plant Maintenance/Engineering

Job description

Mobile Plant Fitter / Plant Engineer / Plant Technician

Location: Reading, Berkshire

Salary: £47,840 Basic + £60,(Apply online only) OTE

Overtime: Paid at 1.5x

Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:00-15:30

Job Type: Full Time | Permanent

Mobile Plant Fitter - £47,840 Basic / £60,(Apply online only) OTE

Are you an experienced Mobile Plant Fitter, Plant Engineer, Plant Technician or Heavy Plant Fitter looking for a new opportunity in Reading?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established commercial plant business offering a £47,840 basic salary, realistic OTE of £60,(Apply online only) and overtime paid at time and a half.

You will work on a wide range of modern construction and plant machinery, carrying out servicing, diagnostics, preventative maintenance and repairs at customer sites and in the workshop.

The role would suit an experienced Plant Fitter, Mobile Plant Engineer, Agricultural Engineer, Heavy Plant Technician or Construction Equipment Engineer looking for strong earning potential, manufacturer training and long-term career progression.

What You’ll Be Doing

Servicing, maintaining and repairing construction plant and heavy machinery
Diagnosing mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults
Carrying out planned preventative maintenance
Attending customer sites to complete mobile repairs and breakdowns
Carrying out Pre-Delivery Inspections (PDI)
Setting up and installing plant attachments
Completing inspections in line with manufacturer service schedules
Carrying out fault finding and identifying effective repair solutions
Completing job cards, service reports and warranty paperwork
Maintaining tools, equipment and stock within your company service vehicle
Working closely with customers, workshop teams and the sales department
Ensuring all repairs are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard

The Machinery

Excavators
Dumpers
Rollers
Telehandlers
Loaders
Attachments
Heavy construction equipment

Experience across all types of machinery is not essential. If you have strong plant maintenance and repair experience, we want to hear from you.

What We’re Looking For

Level 3 qualification in Plant Maintenance, Plant Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Heavy Vehicle Maintenance or an equivalent qualification
Previous experience repairing and maintaining plant or heavy machinery
Strong mechanical fault-finding skills
Good knowledge of hydraulics and electrical systems
Experience carrying out servicing and preventative maintenance
Full UK driving licence
Ability to work independently and manage your own workload
Willingness to travel to customer sites across Southern England
Experience as a Mobile Plant Fitter, Plant Engineer, Agricultural Engineer, Heavy Plant Fitter, Construction Equipment Engineer, Plant Technician or Field Service Engineer would be advantageous.

What You Get