Plant Engineer

First Military Recruitment Ltd; Lopcombe Corner; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Training program

Overtime

Career progression

Holidays

Pension

Wellbeing support

Virtual GP

Volunteer days

Team events

Job summary

First Military Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Plant Engineer to service, repair and support on-site plant and construction machinery in Salisbury. You will diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults and deliver reliable maintenance with a strong customer focus.

The role offers on-site work with a company vehicle provided, overtime options, and structured training to advance technical expertise in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with construction, plant, agricultural or groundcare machinery.
• Knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, electrical systems and transmissions.
• Experience in diagnostics and fault finding.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a practical, hands-on approach.
• Good attention to detail and pride in delivering high standards of work.
• Customer-focused, with good communication skills.
• Willingness to undertake manufacturer training and develop technical expertise.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair a range of construction and plant machinery.
• Diagnose faults across mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Carry out on-site breakdown support and scheduled maintenance.
• Prepare new machinery for customer delivery.
• Complete inspections, service documentation and relevant paperwork.
• Provide excellent customer service and technical support.
• Carry out workshop-based maintenance, diagnostics and fault finding.

Skills

Diesel engines

Hydraulics

Electrical systems

Transmissions

Diagnostics

Fault finding

Customer service

Communication

Plant machinery

Job description

EH64 - Plant Engineer

Location: Salisbury

Salary: £33,000 - £38,480 + overtime + company vehicle

Working Hours: Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm

Overview:

This position would be excellent for someone with experience working on construction, plant, agricultural or groundcare machinery.

This role offers the opportunity to work on industry-leading machinery, develop technical skills through manufacturer-backed training and build a long-term career within a supportive team.

Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Service, maintain and repair a range of construction and plant machinery.
• Diagnose faults across mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Carry out on-site breakdown support and scheduled maintenance.
• Prepare new machinery for customer delivery.
• Complete inspections, service documentation and relevant paperwork.
• Provide excellent customer service and technical support.
• Carry out workshop-based maintenance, diagnostics and fault finding.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience working with construction, plant, agricultural or groundcare machinery.
• Knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, electrical systems and transmissions.
• Experience in diagnostics and fault finding.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a practical, hands-on approach.
• Good attention to detail and pride in delivering high standards of work.
• Customer-focused, with good communication skills.
• A willingness to undertake manufacturer training and develop technical expertise.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Fully expensed company service vehicle.
• Structured manufacturer training.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Ongoing career development and progression opportunities.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Pension scheme.
• Employee wellbeing support.
• Virtual GP services.
• Charity volunteering days.
• Employee recognition programmes.
• Social events and team activities