Pertemps
Mobile Service Engineer - Plant Hire - Kent
Mobile Service Engineer - Plant Hire - Kent at Pertemps, based in Merton, Greater London, paying £47,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £47,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Merton, Greater London
- Closing date
- Sector
- Maintenance Engineer
About 8% above the going rate for maintenance engineer
Reference 447107184
About the role
Location: Covering Kent & Surrounding Areas
Position Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £40,000 – £47,000 per annum (Depending on experience)
About the RoleMy 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.
- 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
Reference: 447107184 · Posted 3 days ago · Closes 22 Nov 2026 · Listed via Pertemps
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