Mobile Plant Fitter – Full Time – Halstead

Catering; Halstead; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Modern workshop

Overhead crane access

On-site parking

Immediate start

Long-term career

Latest tools

Job summary

Catering is seeking an experienced Mobile Plant Fitter in Halstead, Essex. The role combines workshop repairs with visiting customer sites across the region. You will service, maintain and repair a wide range of plant and machinery in a modern workshop.

The ideal candidate has strong mechanical, electrical and hydraulic knowledge and can use computer diagnostic equipment. Own tools and a full, clean UK driving licence are required.

Qualifications

• Experience as Mobile Plant Fitter.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Experience using computer diagnostic equipment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults across plant and machinery.
• Carry out routine servicing, PDI inspections and PAT testing.
• Complete planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs.
• Attend customer sites to diagnose and repair equipment when required.
• Maintain accurate service records and job sheets.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Computer diagnostic equipment

Tools

Computer diagnostic equipment

Job description

Mobile Plant Fitter

Location: Workshop-based, with site coverage across Essex and surrounding counties
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30am5:00pm
Salary: £35,000£45,000 per year, depending on experience
Requirements: Own tools and a full, clean UK driving licence

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Mobile Plant Fitter to join a growing and well-established company.

The position is split between workshop and customer sites and will involve travelling to customer sites across Essex and the surrounding counties when required. You will be responsible for servicing, maintaining and repairing a wide variety of plant and machinery within a modern, fully equipped workshop.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults across a wide range of plant and machinery.
• Carry out routine servicing, PDI inspections and PAT testing.
• Complete planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs.
• Attend customer sites to diagnose and repair equipment when required.
• Use computer diagnostic equipment to accurately identify faults.
• Maintain accurate service records, job sheets and supporting documentation.
• Complete repairs in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and industry best practice.
• Manage each repair effectively, from initial fault diagnosis through to completion.
• Ensure all work is carried out safely, accurately and to a high standard.

Skills and Experience

• Experience working as a Mobile Plant Fitter.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems and proven experience using computer diagnostic equipment.
• The ability to diagnose faults and complete repairs efficiently.
• The ability to maintain clear and precise service documentation.
• Your own tools.
• A full, clean UK driving licence.

What We Offer

• A modern, fully equipped workshop.
• Access to the latest tools and an overhead gantry crane.
• A varied role combining workshop-based repairs with customer site visits.
• A stable, long-term career with a growing and established company.
• An immediate start for the right candidate.
• On-site parking.

Salary: £35000 – £45000/annum

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Halstead, Essex