Mobile Plant Fitter / Field Service Engineer

crooton; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equipped service van

Fuel card

Tool voucher scheme

Profit sharing scheme

Overtime paid at 1.5x

Job summary

RTC Plant Services LTD is seeking an experienced Mobile Plant Fitter / Field Service Engineer to service a multi-brand fleet across Peterborough. You split time between the PE6 workshop and customer sites, diagnosing faults and performing repairs with autonomy.

The role offers a modern equipped van, fuel card, tool vouchers and a profit-share scheme. A UK driving licence is essential and overtime is paid at 1.5x.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Mobile Plant Fitter or field service engineer.
• Strong hydraulics, powertrains and electrical systems knowledge.
• UK driving licence is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Diagnostics, fault finding and breakdown response on excavators, telehandlers, dumpers, tractors and agricultural attachments.
• Routine servicing and preventative maintenance across a multi-brand fleet.
• Hydraulic system rebuilds and mechanical repairs; electrical fault tracing.
• Document service work via mobile/tablet job cards.
• Provide professional service to site managers and agricultural clients.

Skills

Hydraulics

Mechanical powertrains

Electrical systems

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Plant Maintenance or Land-Based Engineering

Tools

Manufacturer-level diagnostics

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

Splitting your time between our PE6 workshop facility and customer sites across the local area, you will be the face of RTC Plant Services, tackling:

• 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.