Plant Engineer

Pertemps Network Group; Rushden; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Career growth

Supportive culture

Job summary

Pertemps Network Group is recruiting a Service Engineer for our client in Rushden to perform preventative maintenance and on-site servicing of plant and equipment. You will ensure uptime, safety, and quality across yards and customer sites, with occasional travel to a second depot in the Northeast.

Ideal candidates have at least five years’ mechanical/electrical maintenance experience, strong fault-finding skills, and the ability to work independently in a yard-based environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' experience in mechanical and/or electrical maintenance.
• Experience with heavy plant, construction equipment, or similar machinery.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently in yard-based environments.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing and preventative maintenance on plant equipment at the Rushden yard (occasional travel to a second depot in the Northeast).
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults efficiently, in-yard and on-site.
• Ensure all service activities are documented and compliant with ISO and Health & Safety standards.
• Take responsibility for equipment quality leaving the yard.

Skills

Five years' maintenance experience

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Fault-finding

Communication skills

Independent working

Tools

Heavy plant equipment

Job description

Are you a skilled engineer with a passion for preventative maintenance, technical problem-solving, and delivering high-quality service?

Our client based in Rushden is seeking a Service Engineer to join its dedicated service and maintenance team. This is a vital, hands-on role ensuring plant and equipment are maintained to the highest standards-maximising uptime, supporting safe operations, and delivering a best-in-class customer experience.

The Role

As a Service Engineer, you will take ownership of equipment quality, reliability, and safety across the depot and customer sites. This is the perfect opportunity for an experienced mobile/field Engineer looking to come away from travelling.

Hours:

Monday to Thursday 8am - 5.30pm

Friday 8am - 4.30pm

Key Responsibilities:

Carry out routine servicing and preventative maintenance on plant equipment within the Rushden yard (with occasional travel to a second depot in the Northeast - access to pool car when required).

Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults efficiently, both in-yard and on site.

Ensure all service activities are accurately documented and compliant with ISO and Health & Safety standards.

Take responsibility for the quality of equipment leaving the yard, ensuring it is fit for purpose.

Provide first-line technical support to engineers, sales teams, office staff, and customers.

Support yard plant management, stock control, and parts ordering.

Assist with the loading, unloading, and safe storage of heavy plant equipment, including tower cranes.

Deliver technical guidance and contribute to the training and upskilling of colleagues.

Strong background in mechanical and/or electrical maintenance, minimum five years' experience.

Experience working with heavy plant, construction equipment, or similar machinery.

Confident fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.

Highly organised with a strong commitment to quality and safety.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to support both internal and external stakeholders.

Ability to work independently in a yard-based environment with flexibility to attend site when required.

Experience in crane maintenance or related lifting equipment.

Fantastic working hours, perfect for a strong work-life balance Free Parking

Career growth - opportunities for advancement and personal development

Supportive Culture - Join a dedicated and family-run business within a positive and collaborative environment