Mobile Plant Fitter / Field Service Engineer

Crooton ltd; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equipped Service Van

Fuel Card

Tool Voucher Bonus Scheme

Future Profit Share

Job summary

RTC Plant Services LTD is seeking a Mobile Plant Fitter / Field Service Engineer to join our field team. You will diagnose faults, carry out servicing and maintenance across excavators, telehandlers, dumpers and agricultural attachments with a focus on multi-brand equipment.

You will work from a modern service network, operate from a van, and participate in a profit-share scheme as you help machines return to work quickly and safely.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plant Maintenance or Land‑Based Engineering
• Experience as Plant Fitter or Heavy Plant Mechanic
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Ability to diagnose hydraulics and electrical systems

Responsibilities

• Diagnostics, fault finding and rapid breakdown response on a multi-brand fleet
• Routine servicing, preventative maintenance and safety inspections
• Hydraulic system rebuilds and mechanical repairs
• Electronic job cards and service sheets via mobile/tablet
• Delivering professional service directly to site managers and agricultural clients

Skills

Hydraulics

Electrical systems

Mechanical powertrains

Diagnostics

Preventive maintenance

Education

NVQ Level 2 Plant Maintenance

NVQ Level 3 Land-Based Engineering

Tools

Diagnostics tools

Hydraulic tools

Job description

Mobile Plant Fitter / Field Service Engineer

Mobile Plant Fitter / Field Service Engineer

Location: Workshop -Peterborough / PE6 (Regional Field Coverage)

Pay Rate: £18.00 - £30.00 per hour (DOE) + Overtime at 1.5x

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Package: Modern Equipped Van + Fuel Card + Tool Voucher Bonus Scheme + Future Profit Share

Tired of rigid main-dealer politics, corporate red tape, and working on the exact same badge day in, day out?

RTC Plant Services LTD is a leading, rapidly expanding independent plant and agricultural specialist based near Peterborough. Because we are independent, our engineers enjoy genuine autonomy, a supportive team where your voice is heard, and an unbeatable variety of machinery to work on across construction, earthmoving, and agriculture.

Due to a surging regional order book, we have an immediate opening for an experienced Mobile Plant Fitter / Field Service Engineer to join our field team.

The Package & Perks

• Top-Tier Earnings: Base rate of £18.00 to £30.00 per hour (£37,440 - £62,400 basic) with substantial OTE potential.
• Premium Overtime: All hours worked over 40 are paid at time and a half (1.5x).
• Equipped Service Van: Modern, fully kitted-out company van supplied for business use with an all-inclusive fuel card.
• Tool & Performance Bonuses: Regular tool voucher incentives plus an incoming profit-share scheme for key contributors.
• Real Autonomy: No endless layers of management - just trusted professionals getting machines back to work.
• Technical Growth: Access to manufacturer-level diagnostics, specialist training courses, and clear internal progression.

The Role

• Diagnostics, fault finding, and rapid breakdown response on excavators, telehandlers, dumpers, tractors, and agricultural attachments.
• Routine servicing, preventative maintenance, and safety inspections across a diverse multi-brand fleet.
• Hydraulic system rebuilds, mechanical repairs, and 12v/24v auto-electrical fault tracing.
• Completing electronic job cards and service sheets straightforwardly from your mobile or tablet.
• Delivering reliable, professional service directly to site managers and agricultural clients.

What We're Looking For

• Relevant Experience: Background as a Plant Fitter, Heavy Plant Mechanic, Agricultural Engineer, or Heavy Goods (HGV) Technician.
• Core Technical Skills: Confident across hydraulics, mechanical powertrains, and electrical systems.
• Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plant Maintenance, Land-Based Engineering, or equivalent time-served trade experience.
• Driving Licence: Full UK Driving Licence (mandatory for site van usage).
• Work Ethic: A self-motivated field engineer who takes pride in doing a high-quality job right the first time.