Mobile Plant Fitter – Workshop & Field Role

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Mobile Plant Fitter to join a workshop‑based team in Essex, delivering both on‑site and in‑shop maintenance for a wide range of heavy machinery. The role combines routine servicing, breakdown repairs and pre‑delivery inspections across a variety of plant equipment.

Key responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults on plant machinery.
• Perform routine servicing, preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs.
• Carry out Pre‑Delivery Inspections (PDI) and PAT testing where required.
• Travel to customer sites across Essex and surrounding counties to provide field service.
• Use computer diagnostic equipment to identify faults efficiently.
• Maintain accurate service reports and maintenance records.
• Ensure all work follows manufacturer guidelines, company procedures and Health & Safety standards.
• Inspect equipment to confirm safety and operational readiness.
• Support a clean, organised and safe workshop environment.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Mobile Plant Fitter, Plant Engineer or similar role.
• Strong mechanical, hydraulic and electrical fault‑finding abilities.
• Proficiency with computer diagnostic tools.
• Experience servicing and repairing heavy plant machinery.
• Full clean UK driving licence and own tools.
• Excellent attention to detail and accurate record‑keeping.
• Ability to work under pressure, both independently and as part of a team.
• Good understanding of workshop and site Health & Safety requirements.

Required skills

• Mechanical fault diagnosis
• Hydraulic systems troubleshooting
• Electrical systems troubleshooting
• Computer diagnostic equipment operation
• Heavy plant machinery maintenance (excavators, dumpers, crushers, screeners, loaders, generators, pumps, hydraulic attachments, compaction and lifting equipment)
• PAT testing

What we offer

• Salary £35,000‑£39,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
• Modern, fully equipped workshop with overhead gantry crane.
• Varied role combining workshop and field work.
• Stable, long‑term opportunity with a growing business.
• On‑site parking and immediate start.