Plant Field Service Engineer

Holt Recruitment; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Overtime available

Company van for business and personal

Pension scheme

Health and wellbeing cashback

Job summary

Holt Recruitment is seeking an experienced Mobile Plant Fitter / Field Service Engineer for the Preston area. You will travel to customer sites to service, maintain and repair construction plant machinery, with occasional depot work to support workshops.

This field-based role offers independent work, problem solving, and a strong focus on customer service. A relevant qualification and driving licence are required.

Qualifications

• Qualified in plant maintenance or heavy vehicle engineering, with recognised certification.
• Experience repairing and maintaining construction plant machinery.
• Strong diagnostic and problem‑solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults, service and repair plant equipment at customer sites.
• Perform planned maintenance and inspections to manufacturer standards.
• Complete repairs efficiently while ensuring quality and safety.
• Use diagnostic equipment to identify mechanical and electrical faults.
• Prepare service reports and timesheets on a tablet or mobile device.
• Order parts and liaise with parts to minimise downtime.
• Work with Service Supervisor to manage workloads and expectations.
• Carry out workshop repairs when required.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety and manufacturer specs.

Skills

Diesel engines

Hydraulics

Electrical systems

Transmissions

Electronic diagnostics

Fault finding

Education

NVQ

City & Guilds

Heavy Vehicle Eng

Job description

Are you an experienced Plant Engineer looking for a field‑based role where no two days are the same? We are looking for a skilled Mobile Plant Fitter / Field Service Engineer to join a growing service team covering the Preston area.

Working from home, you'll travel directly to customer sites carrying out servicing, maintenance and repairs on a wide range of construction plant machinery.

You'll also occasionally work from the local depot, supporting workshop activities when required.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys working independently, solving technical problems, and delivering outstanding customer service.

The Role

As a Mobile Plant Fitter, your responsibilities will include:

• Diagnosing faults, servicing and repairing construction plant equipment at customer sites.
• Carrying out planned maintenance and inspections to manufacturer standards.
• Completing repairs efficiently while maintaining high levels of quality and safety.
• Using electronic diagnostic equipment to identify mechanical and electrical faults.
• Completing job sheets, service reports and timesheets accurately using a tablet or mobile device.
• Ordering parts and liaising with the parts department to minimise machine downtime.
• Working closely with the Service Supervisor to manage workloads and customer expectations.
• Carrying out workshop‑based repairs when required.
• Ensuring all work complies with health and safety regulations and manufacturer specifications.

About You

We’re looking for someone with:

• Experience repairing and maintaining construction plant machinery.
• A recognised qualification such as NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent in Plant Maintenance or Heavy Vehicle Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Diesel engines
  • Hydraulics
  • Electrical systems
  • Transmissions
  • Electronic diagnostics and fault finding
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to work independently.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Good IT skills for completing digital paperwork.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Experience working on telehandlers or similar plant equipment would be advantageous but is not essential.

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive basic salary
• Bonus scheme
• Plenty of overtime available
• Door‑to‑door pay
• Company van available for business and personal use
• Laptop, mobile phone and specialist tools provided
• Uniform and PPE supplied
• Annual salary reviews
• Structured manufacturer and technical training
• Career progression opportunities
• Generous annual leave allowance that increases with service
• Option to buy or sell additional annual leave
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Health and wellbeing cashback scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Retail and lifestyle discounts
• Employee referral bonus scheme

Apply Today

If you’re an experienced Plant Engineer, Mobile Plant Fitter, Construction Equipment Engineer, Heavy Plant Engineer, Service Engineer or Field Service Engineer looking for your next opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to join a professional engineering team where you’ll receive ongoing training, excellent earning potential and long‑term career development.

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