Service Engineer/Mobile Fitter

Rhodium Consulting; Exeter; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a Service Engineer for construction plant equipment in Exeter. The role includes performing maintenance and servicing on various machinery. Successful candidates will have a full UK driving licence and mechanical knowledge, with opportunities for overtime and ongoing training.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Company Vehicle & Fuel Card

Tools, Uniform & PPE Provided

Work Mobile Phone

Plenty of Overtime

Ongoing Training & Development

Supportive Team Culture

Company pension scheme

On-site parking

Employee referral programme

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required.
• Strong mechanical knowledge essential.
• Experience with construction/plant equipment or hydraulic systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine servicing and scheduled maintenance on machinery.
• Monitor and replenish lubricants and fluids as required.
• Carry out preventative maintenance and report any issues.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Strong mechanical knowledge

Experience working with construction/plant equipment or hydraulic systems

Ability to perform maintenance to manufacturer standards

Understanding of risk assessments and method statements

Job description

Overview

Job title: Service Engineer - Construction Plant Equipment

Location: Exeter, with occasional travel to Liskeard depot

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent, Mon-Fri 08:00 - 17:00

Salary: £35,000 - 38,000

Join a Leading Force in Construction Equipment Hire

My client is a trusted and fast-growing supplier of self-drive and operated construction equipment across the UK. They are expanding their Southwest Field Service team and looking for skilled, motivated engineers to join us. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a wide variety of cutting-edge machinery in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

Why Join Them?

• Competitive Salary - Earn a salary that reflects your skills and experience.
• Company Vehicle & Fuel Card - Enjoy the convenience of a fully equipped work vehicle and fuel covered.
• Tools, Uniform & PPE Provided - We\'ve got you covered with a tools allowance, professional uniform, and all necessary PPE.
• Work Mobile Phone - Stay connected with a company-issued mobile phone for work use.
• Plenty of Overtime - Boost your earnings with regular overtime opportunities.
• Ongoing Training & Development - Grow your career with continuous learning and support.
• Supportive Team Culture - Be part of a friendly, collaborative team that values your contribution.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine servicing and scheduled maintenance on construction and earthmoving machinery according to manufacturer guidelines.
• Monitor and replenish lubricants and fluids as required.
• Carry out preventative maintenance and report any issues or faults.
• Clean, inspect, and prepare plant equipment for redeployment or transfer.
• Fit replacement parts and support team members during major maintenance tasks.
• Ensure all tasks are completed safely and to a high standard.

What We're Looking For

Skills & Experience

• Full UK driving licence.
• Strong mechanical knowledge.
• Experience working with construction/plant equipment or hydraulic systems.
• Ability to perform maintenance to manufacturer standards.
• Understanding of risk assessments and method statements.

Personal Attributes

• Proactive and self-motivated.
• Good communication and time management skills.
• Strong organisational abilities.
• Demonstrates initiative and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working independently and within a team environment.

Employee Benefits

• Company pension scheme.
• On-site parking.
• Employee referral programme.

All applications are dealt with in the strictest of confidence.

Rhodium Consulting Ltd is a niche recruitment consultancy specialising in wholesalers, merchants and distributors within the building products sector. We strive to be the industry leader in delivering the highest calibre of candidates to our client companies, whilst enhancing the careers of our candidates