Mobile Shredding Engineer

NEOS Recruitment; Guildford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Mobile Plant Fitter to service and maintain shredders and processing equipment in the South of England. The role requires hands-on experience with heavy machinery and a full UK driving licence. The position offers a competitive salary of £40,000 - £45,000 plus benefits including a company van, overtime opportunities, and career progression within a respected business.

Benefits

Company van

Competitive salary

Tools and PPE provided

Manufacturer training

Career progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Plant Fitter, Mechanical Engineer, or Service Technician.
• Experience with shredders, crushers, chippers, or similar heavy machinery.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, service, and repair mobile and static shredders.
• Respond to on-site breakdowns efficiently.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance.

Skills

Mechanical repair skills

Hydraulic system knowledge

Electrical system understanding

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Heavy machinery experience

Job description

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Mobile Plant Fitter – Shredding Equipment (Recycling & Forestry)

Southern England – Ideally Based Near Guildford
40,000 – £45,000 DOE + Overtime + Company Van + Benefits

NEOS Engineering is proud to be working on behalf of a leading client in the recycling and forestry machinery sector to recruit an experienced Mobile Plant Fitter. This field-based role will focus on the service, maintenance, and repair of shredders and processing equipment used in waste and forestry applications across the South of England.

The ideal candidate will be based near Guildford and have hands-on experience with mobile plant, particularly shredders, crushers, or other heavy recycling machinery.

Role Overview:

Carrying out diagnostics, servicing, and mechanical repairs on mobile and static shredders used in waste and forestry recycling.

Responding to on-site breakdowns and providing efficient fault-finding and repair.

Performing planned preventative maintenance across customer sites.

Ensuring work is carried out safely, professionally, and to manufacturer standards.

Communicating effectively with customers and internal teams, maintaining accurate service records.

Candidate Requirements:

Proven experience as a Plant Fitter, Mechanical Engineer, or Service Technician working with shredders, crushers, chippers, or similar heavy machinery.

Strong understanding of hydraulic, mechanical, and basic electrical systems.

Background in recycling, forestry, biomass, or construction equipment preferred.

Full UK driving licence required.

Based in Southern England, ideally within easy reach of Guildford or surrounding areas.

What’s on Offer:

Competitive salary of £40,000 – £45,000 DOE

Regular overtime and call-out opportunities

Company van, fuel card, tools, and PPE provided

Manufacturer and product training

Career progression within a respected and expanding business