Mobile Plant Fitter
Location:Kettering, Northamptonshire
Salary:£40,000–£45,000 Basic |OTE£50,000+
Hours:Monday–Friday, 40 hours a week + Paid Door-to-Door Travel
Overtime:Available at1.5×
Job Type:Full-Time, Permanent
The Opportunity
Interaction Technical are working in partnership with a well-established and growingMaterial Handling and Access Solutionsbusiness to recruit an experiencedMobile Plant Fitter.
With customers and sites across the UK, the company is continuing to expand and is looking for a skilled engineer to join its growing field service team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically and electrically capable engineer looking for a long-term career, excellent earning potential and the opportunity to develop their technical skills.
The Package
- £40,000–£45,000 basic salary
- OTE of £50,000+
- Door-to-door travel paid
- Overtime available and paid at1.5×
- Company van and fuel card
- Reasonable private use of company vehicle
- 24 days annual leave + public holidays (32 days total)
- Company pension scheme
- Full training and ongoing development
- Further training acrosselectrical, mechanical, diagnostic and fault-finding systems
- All travel time and expenses paid when travelling from home to customer sites
- Excellent opportunities for progression and career development
The Role
As a Mobile Plant Fitter, you will be responsible for servicing, maintaining, diagnosing and repairing a range of plant and material handling equipment at customer sites.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Diagnosing faults and carrying out servicing, maintenance and emergency breakdown repairs
- Working on plant, lifting and material handling equipment
- Carrying out mechanical and electrical fault finding and repairs
- Working withhydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Working on engines, batteries and associated plant systems
- Travelling to customer sites to carry out repairs and preventative maintenance
- Providing professional technical support and solutions to customers
- Working independently while also collaborating with colleagues and the wider engineering team
- Completing accurate service reports and documentation
- Ensuring equipment is repaired safely, efficiently and to a high standard
About You
The ideal candidate will have previous experience working within theplant, construction, agricultural, material handling or similar engineering sectors.
You will ideally have:
- Previous experience working onmobile plant machinery (excavators, dumpers, rollers, telehandlers etc.) – essential
- Strong hydraulic knowledge and experience
- Good mechanical and electrical fault-finding abilities
- Experience working with engines and batteries
- Experience servicing, maintaining and repairing mobile equipment
- The ability to diagnose faults and work independently
- A customer-focused and professional approach
- A full UK driving licence
- NVQ, City & Guilds or another relevant qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering would be advantageous.
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Mobile Plant Fitter in Kettering employer: Interaction Recruitment
Interaction Recruitment is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values teamwork and employee well-being. With competitive pay and flexible shifts, this role in Gateshead provides opportunities for personal growth and skill development, making it an ideal choice for those seeking meaningful employment in a dynamic environment.
