Field Service Technician (Plant Machinery)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Mobile Plant Fitter to join a growing engineering company that specialises in the service, maintenance, installation and repair of industrial and mobile plant equipment across the UK. The role is field‑based, offering door‑to‑door pay, regular overtime and long‑term career stability.

Key responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair mobile and industrial plant equipment at customer sites.
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults.
• Carry out fabrication and welding repairs where required.
• Travel to sites across Manchester and surrounding areas with door‑to‑door paid travel.
• Use a company‑provided vehicle for daily duties.

Required profile

• Background as a Mobile Plant Fitter, Field Service Engineer or similar.
• Mechanical or electrical experience with heavy plant, recycling equipment, conveyors, shredders or crushers.
• Valid UK driving licence.
• Flexibility around shift patterns and working hours.

Required skills

• Mechanical troubleshooting.
• Hydraulic systems knowledge.
• Electrical systems knowledge.
• Fabrication techniques.
• Welding proficiency.
• Operation and maintenance of mobile plant equipment.

What we offer

• £20.00 – £21.50 per hour.
• Door‑to‑door paid travel.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Company vehicle.
• Training and development.
• Company benefits package.