Mobile Service Engineer

Optima Recruitment; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company service vehicle

Ongoing training

Job summary

Optima Recruitment Limited is recruiting an experienced Mobile Service Engineer to join a growing construction plant and equipment hire business in Kent. The role focuses on maintaining, servicing, and repairing plant machinery, with field-based work and a company service vehicle provided.

You will perform planned maintenance, inspections, fault diagnosis and emergency breakdown repairs at customer sites, ensuring safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plant Maintenance or equivalent.
• Experience servicing, maintaining and repairing construction plant or heavy machinery.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic, mechanical, electrical and diesel engine systems.
• Experience diagnosing faults and using manufacturer diagnostic equipment.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Good IT skills and electronic job sheets/records.
• Ability to work independently and manage workloads.
• Strong problem-solving and fault-finding abilities.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned servicing, routine inspections and preventative maintenance on plant equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and diesel engine faults.
• Attend customer sites to carry out breakdown repairs, minimising downtime.
• Complete safety inspections and ensure equipment meets industry regulations and safety standards.
• Accurately complete service reports and records using electronic systems.
• Maintain a clean and fully equipped service vehicle.
• Identify additional repair requirements and report to Service Controller.
• Coordinate daily workloads with the service office and respond to emergencies.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship, health and safety and customer service.

Skills

Field-based maintenance

Fault diagnosis

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Diesel engines

Customer service

Driving licence (UK)

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Plant Maintenance

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Salary: £40,000-£45,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-time | Permanent
Location: Kent & Surrounding Areas

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Mobile Service Engineer to join an established and growing business within the construction plant and equipment hire industry.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically skilled engineer with experience maintaining, servicing and repairing construction plant machinery.

Working predominantly in the field, you will be responsible for carrying out planned maintenance, inspections, fault diagnosis and emergency breakdown repairs at customer sites, ensuring equipment remains safe, reliable and operational.

You will be provided with a company service vehicle and will work closely with the service team to deliver an efficient and professional service to customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned servicing, routine inspections and preventative maintenance on a range of small and large plant equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and diesel engine faults.
• Attend customer sites to carry out breakdown repairs, minimising machinery downtime.
• Complete safety inspections and ensure equipment meets relevant industry regulations and safety standards.
• Accurately complete service reports, inspection sheets and job records using electronic systems.
• Maintain a clean, organised and fully equipped company service vehicle.
• Identify additional repair requirements and report any defects or recommendations to the Service Controller.
• Liaise with the service office to coordinate daily workloads and respond to emergency call-outs when required.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship, health and safety and customer service.

Skills & Experience Required

• NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Plant Maintenance, Land-Based Engineering or an equivalent qualification.
• Previous experience servicing, maintaining and repairing construction plant or heavy machinery.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic, mechanical, electrical and diesel engine systems.
• Experience diagnosing faults and using manufacturer diagnostic equipment.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Good IT skills, including the ability to complete electronic job sheets and service records.
• Ability to work independently, manage workloads and prioritise effectively.
• Strong problem-solving and fault-finding abilities.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Personal Attributes

• Self-motivated, reliable and professional.
• Safety-conscious with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident working independently in a field-based role.
• A strong team player with a positive attitude.
• Able to work under pressure and respond effectively to changing priorities.
• Professional and courteous when dealing with customers.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary of £40,000-£45,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Company service vehicle.
• Full-time, permanent position.
• Opportunity to work with a varied range of construction plant and machinery.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.