Mobile Plant Fitter / Field Service Engineer

Crooton ltd; Ely; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equipped Service Van

Fuel Card

Tool Voucher Bonus Scheme

Profit Share scheme

Job summary

RTC Plant Services LTD is seeking an experienced Mobile Plant Fitter / Field Service Engineer in the Peterborough region. You will diagnose faults, perform servicing, and carry out hydraulic/mechanical repairs on a multi-brand fleet, with on-site and regional field coverage from the workshop base.

The role offers a competitive hourly rate, overtime at 1.5x, a company van, fuel card and bonuses, plus ongoing manufacturer-level training and clear progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Mobile Plant Fitter or Field Service Engineer.
• Diagnostics, fault finding and rapid breakdown response on multi-brand heavy equipment.
• Servicing, preventative maintenance and safety inspections.

Responsibilities

• Diagnostics and fault finding on excavators, telehandlers, dumpers, tractors, and attachments.
• Routine servicing and preventative maintenance across a diverse fleet.
• Hydraulic system rebuilds and mechanical repairs.
• Electronic job cards and service sheets via mobile devices.
• Site liaison with managers and agricultural clients to deliver reliable service.

Skills

Hydraulics

Mechanical powertrains

Electrical systems

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Plant Maintenance

Time-served trade experience

Job description

Mobile Plant Fitter / Field Service Engineer

Mobile Plant Fitter / Field Service Engineer

Location: Workshop -Peterborough / PE6 (Regional Field Coverage)

Pay Rate: £18.00 - £30.00 per hour (DOE) + Overtime at 1.5x

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Package: Modern Equipped Van + Fuel Card + Tool Voucher Bonus Scheme + Future Profit Share

Tired of rigid main-dealer politics, corporate red tape, and working on the exact same badge day in, day out?

RTC Plant Services LTD is a leading, rapidly expanding independent plant and agricultural specialist based near Peterborough. Because we are independent, our engineers enjoy genuine autonomy, a supportive team where your voice is heard, and an unbeatable variety of machinery to work on across construction, earthmoving, and agriculture.

Due to a surging regional order book, we have an immediate opening for an experienced Mobile Plant Fitter / Field Service Engineer to join our field team.

The Package & Perks

• Top-Tier Earnings: Base rate of £18.00 to £30.00 per hour (£37,440 - £62,400 basic) with substantial OTE potential.
• Premium Overtime: All hours worked over 40 are paid at time and a half (1.5x).
• Equipped Service Van: Modern, fully kitted-out company van supplied for business use with an all-inclusive fuel card.
• Tool & Performance Bonuses: Regular tool voucher incentives plus an incoming profit-share scheme for key contributors.
• Real Autonomy: No endless layers of management - just trusted professionals getting machines back to work.
• Technical Growth: Access to manufacturer-level diagnostics, specialist training courses, and clear internal progression.

The Role

• Diagnostics, fault finding, and rapid breakdown response on excavators, telehandlers, dumpers, tractors, and agricultural attachments.
• Routine servicing, preventative maintenance, and safety inspections across a diverse multi-brand fleet.
• Hydraulic system rebuilds, mechanical repairs, and 12v/24v auto-electrical fault tracing.
• Completing electronic job cards and service sheets straightforwardly from your mobile or tablet.
• Delivering reliable, professional service directly to site managers and agricultural clients.

What We're Looking For

• Relevant Experience: Background as a Plant Fitter, Heavy Plant Mechanic, Agricultural Engineer, or Heavy Goods (HGV) Technician.
• Core Technical Skills: Confident across hydraulics, mechanical powertrains, and electrical systems.
• Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plant Maintenance, Land-Based Engineering, or equivalent time-served trade experience.
• Driving Licence: Full UK Driving Licence (mandatory for site van usage).
• Work Ethic: A self-motivated field engineer who takes pride in doing a high-quality job right the first time.