Plant Fitter

Kemp Recruitment Limited; Maldon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle provided

32 days’ annual leave including bank-h

Wellbeing initiatives and focus groups

Staff discount in country stores

Life assurance

Job summary

Kemp Recruitment is recruiting an experienced Construction Service Technician in Essex to diagnose faults, repair and maintain a range of construction machinery, and work with cutting-edge diagnostics and telemetry. You will join a skilled team and have access to manufacturer-level technical support and training to keep you at the forefront of technology.

The role demands strong hydraulic and electrical diagnostic skills, the ability to perform high-quality repairs, a proactive, customer‑focused

Qualifications

• Experience as a construction/service technician in construction, agricultural machinery, plant, or similar industries.
• Strong diagnostic skills across hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Full, clean UK driving licence and good health and fitness.
• Able to work independently or in a team and deliver high-quality repairs.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults, carry out repairs and maintenance of machinery.
• Work on chargeable, warranty and internal repairs.
• Utilize laptop diagnostics and telemetry systems.
• Provide first-class service and communicate with customers.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Heavy machinery experience

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Customer service

Communication skills

Proactive attitude

Independent/team worker

Driving licence

Health and fitness

Tools

Diagnostic software

Laptop diagnostics

Telemetry systems

Job description

Ready to take your construction machinery expertise to the next level? We’re recruiting for an experienced Construction Service Technician to join an established and highly skilled team in Essex.

This is a great opportunity for a technician who enjoys solving problems, working with modern machinery and diagnostics, and delivering a first-class service to customers. You’ll have access to manufacturer-level technical support and training, alongside an experienced team that knows the industry inside out.

The Role

Reporting to the Service Manager, you’ll play a key role in keeping construction machinery operating safely and efficiently. You’ll diagnose faults, carry out repairs and maintenance, and work across a variety of jobs including chargeable, warranty and internal repairs. You’ll be working with the latest technology, including advanced laptop diagnostics and telemetry systems, giving you the tools and support to do the job properly.

What We’re Looking For

We’re keen to hear from experienced technicians with a background in construction, agricultural machinery, plant or a similar industry.

• Strong diagnostic skills, particularly across hydraulic and electrical systems
• Experience using computer-based diagnostic and specialist software
• The ability to carry out high-quality repairs and fault finding
• Confidence working with heavy machinery and specialist tools
• A strong customer service focus and excellent communication skills
• A proactive attitude, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• The resilience to work under pressure and meet customer demands
• A full, clean UK driving licence
• A good general level of health and fitness

The role can involve occasional longer hours and weekend cover on a rota, so flexibility is important.

What’s On Offer

Permanent, full-time position

Location: Essex Area

Hours: 39 hours per week

Overtime: Paid at time and a half after 39 hours

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Company vehicle provided

• 32 days’ annual leave including bank holidays
• Wellbeing initiatives and focus groups
• Staff discount in country stores
• Life assurance

If you’re an experienced Construction Service Technician looking for a role where your skills are valued, you’ll have access to excellent technical support and you can continue developing your expertise, we’d love to hear from you.