Construction Plant Service Engineer

EH59 - Plant Engineer

Location: Ashford

Salary: Up to £19 p/h + overtime + company vehicle

Working Hours: Monday to Friday 8am – 5pm

Overview:

Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.

This position would be excellent for someone with experience working on construction, plant, agricultural or groundcare machinery.

This role offers the opportunity to work on industry-leading machinery, develop technical skills through manufacturer-backed training and build a long-term career within a supportive team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Service, maintain and repair a range of construction and plant machinery.
• Diagnose faults across mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Carry out on-site breakdown support and scheduled maintenance.
• Prepare new machinery for customer delivery.
• Complete inspections, service documentation and relevant paperwork.
• Provide excellent customer service and technical support.
• Carry out workshop-based maintenance, diagnostics and fault finding.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience working with construction, plant, agricultural or groundcare machinery.
• Knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, electrical systems and transmissions.
• Experience in diagnostics and fault finding.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a practical, hands-on approach.
• Good attention to detail and pride in delivering high standards of work.
• Customer-focused, with good communication skills.
• A willingness to undertake manufacturer training and develop technical expertise.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Fully expensed company service vehicle.
• Structured manufacturer training.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Ongoing career development and progression opportunities.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Pension scheme.
• Employee wellbeing support.
• Virtual GP services.
• Charity volunteering days.
• Employee recognition programmes.
• Social events and team activities.