Plant Engineer

Job Title: Mobile Plant Engineer

Location: Doncaster

Job type: Full time, Permanent.

Pay: £18 -£23 p/h

Hours of Work: 7:00am - 5:00pm, 5 days per week (some weekend working required for servicing)

We are looking for an experienced Mobile Plant Fitter to join our team on a permanent basis. This is a site-based position where you will be responsible for servicing, maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing a wide range of heavy mobile plant equipment.

Although the machinery is mobile, this is not a field service role. The successful candidate will be based on one site, carrying out planned maintenance and repairs to keep equipment operating safely and efficiently.

Please note: This position is not suitable for car mechanics. We require an experienced heavy mobile plant engineer with proven knowledge of construction, waste, recycling, or industrial plant machinery.

As a Plant Engineer, you will be responsible for: 

• Service, maintain and repair heavy mobile plant equipment.
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults.
• Use manufacturer diagnostic software to identify and resolve issues.
• Repair engines, hydraulic systems, rams and axles.
• Carry out welding and fabrication repairs where required.
• Perform routine servicing and preventative maintenance.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with company standards.
• Maintain accurate service and repair records.

Equipment worked on: 

Experience working on the following equipment is essential:

• Loading Shovels
• 360 Grabs
• Forklift Trucks (FLT)
• Telehandlers
• Other heavy mobile plant

The ideal candidate:

• Proven experience as a Heavy Mobile Plant Fitter/Engineer.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills.
• Experience using plant diagnostic software.
• Excellent knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics and electrical systems.
• Competent in repairing hydraulic rams and axles.
• Welding and fabrication experience.
• Ability to work independently and manage your workload effectively.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.