Mobile Plant Technician

Cameron Clarke Associates t/a talent-finder; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van and fuel card

Mobile phone and specialist tools

Ongoing manufacturer training and 2o24

Pension scheme and holiday entitlement

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Fitzgerald Plant Services is recruiting a Mobile Plant Technician to service, repair and maintain heavy plant at customer sites nationwide. You will work across construction, rail, and recycling sectors, carrying out routine servicing and fault diagnosis while ensuring safety and uptime.

The role requires strong mechanical, hydraulic and electrical diagnostic skills and a full UK driving licence. Company van, fuel card and training are provided, with pension and holiday entitlement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Plant Technician, Field Service Technician, or similar role.
• Strong mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical diagnostic skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Rail industry experience (PTS) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing, inspections, and preventative maintenance.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic faults.
• Respond to breakdowns and provide on-site repairs.
• Complete all service reports and maintenance records accurately.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations at all times.
• Liaise professionally with customers and site personnel.
• Maintain company vehicle, tools, and stock levels.

Skills

Plant technician experience

Mechanical diagnostics

Hydraulic diagnostics

Electrical diagnostics

UK driving licence

Independent working

Education

Plant maintenance qualifications

PTS rail experience

Job description

Mobile Plant Technician | Nationwide | Full Time | £40,950-£46,800 per annum

Fitzgerald Plant Services is one of the UK's leading providers of construction equipment sales, service and support. As authorised dealers for SANY Construction Equipment and Thwaites Dumpers, we are committed to delivering outstanding aftersales support that maximises customer uptime and machine performance.

We are seeking an experienced Mobile Plant Engineer to join our growing team, supporting customers across the construction, rail, and recycling sectors.

The Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for servicing, maintaining, and repairing a wide range of heavy plant and machinery at customer sites, ensuring equipment remains safe, reliable, and operational.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing, inspections, and preventative maintenance
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic faults
• Respond to breakdowns and provide effective on-site repairs
• Complete all service reports and maintenance records accurately
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations at all times
• Liaise professionally with customers and site personnel
• Maintain company vehicle, tools, and stock levels

Requirements

Essential

• Proven experience as a Plant Technician, Field Service Technician, or similar role
• Strong mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical diagnostic skills
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively

Desirable

• Relevant plant maintenance qualifications
• Rail industry experience (PTS)
• Experience with excavators, telehandlers, dumpers, loading shovels, crushers and screeners, material handlers, rail plant equipment, and recycling and waste processing machinery

What's In It For You

• £40,950-£46,800 per annum + overtime available
• Company service van and fuel card
• Mobile phone and specialist tools
• Ongoing manufacturer training and career development
• Pension scheme and holiday entitlement
• Opportunity to work with a diverse range of plant equipment

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