Mobile Service Engineer - Plant Hire - Kent

Pertemps; EE. UU.; A distancia; USD 53.000 - 63.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Pertemps is seeking an experienced Mobile Service Engineer to cover customer sites and projects across the Kent region. You will perform planned maintenance, safety inspections, site diagnostics, and emergency repairs on a wide range of plant hire machinery.

Working from a company service vehicle, you will diagnose faults, fix mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and diesel engine issues, complete electronic reports, and maintain a clean, well-equipped vehicle while ensuring safety compliance and

Formación

• NVQ Level 2/3 in Plant Maintenance or Land-Based Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience servicing, fault-finding, and repairing plant machinery.
• Strong hydraulics, diesel engines, auto-electrics and mechanical systems knowledge.
• Full UK driving licence.
• IT literacy for daily job logging and reporting.
• Self-motivated, safety-focused and able to manage field workload independently.

Responsabilidades

• Carry out planned servicing, routine safety inspections, and preventative maintenance on plant equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and diesel engine faults on-site.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns to minimise machinery downtime.
• Ensure equipment and works comply with safety regulations and company standards.
• Complete service reports, safety inspection sheets, and job records electronically.
• Maintain a clean, well-equipped service vehicle.
• Identify additional repair needs and liaise with Service Controller.
• Collaborate with central service office to manage daily schedules and calls.

Conocimientos

Plant maintenance experience

Fault-finding

Hydraulics

Diesel engines

Auto-electrics

Diagnostic tooling

Driving Licence

IT literacy

Self-motivated

Educación

NVQ Level 2/3 in Plant Maintenance or Land-Based Engineering

Herramientas

Tablet/Mobile job logging

Descripción del empleo

Job Title: Mobile Plant Hire Service Engineer

Location: Covering Kent & Surrounding Areas

Position Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £40,000 – £47,000 per annum (Depending on experience)

About the Role

My client is looking to employ an experienced Mobile Service Engineer to cover customer sites and projects throughout the Kent region. This role involves performing planned maintenance, safety inspections, site diagnostics, and emergency breakdown repairs on a wide range of small and heavy construction plant hire machinery. You will operate autonomously from a company service vehicle, maintaining high standards of workmanship, safety compliance, and customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned servicing, routine safety inspections, and preventative maintenance on small and large plant equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and diesel engine faults on-site.
• Respond promptly to customer breakdowns to minimise machinery downtime.
• Ensure all equipment and completed works comply with relevant industry safety regulations and company standards.
• Complete accurate service reports, safety inspection sheets, and job records electronically.
• Maintain a clean, fully equipped, and organized service vehicle.
• Identify additional repair requirements or defect risks and liaise directly with the Service Controller.
• Work effectively with the central service office to manage daily schedules and emergency call-outs.

Key Qualifications & Requirements

• Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Plant Maintenance, Land-Based Engineering, or related proven experience or recognized equivalent qualification.
• Experience: Proven track record in servicing, fault-finding, and repairing heavy/light construction plant machinery.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of hydraulics, diesel engines, auto-electrics, and mechanical systems, along with the ability to use manufacturer diagnostic tooling.
• Licence: Full UK Driving Licence.
• IT Literacy: Competent using tablet/mobile systems for daily job logging and work reporting.
• Work Ethic: Self-motivated, dependable, safety-focused, and capable of managing a field-based workload independently