Mobile Plant Fitter – Site Based

Mobile Plant Fitter
Location: Doncaster
Salary: £18 – £23 Per Annum (Basic) (Dep on experience)
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time (5 days per week, some weekend work required – Rarely)
Hours: 7:00am – 5:00pm

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Mobile Plant Fitter to join their team. This is a site-based position, where the successful engineer will be responsible for servicing, maintaining and repairing a variety of heavy mobile plant including loading shovels, 360 grabs, forklift trucks, telehandlers and other mobile machinery.

Please note: this is not a role suited to car mechanics. Our client requires an engineer with strong, hands-on experience in heavy mobile plant and proven diagnostic ability.

Key Responsibilities

• Servicing, maintenance and repair of loading shovels, 360 grabs, telehandlers, forklift trucks and other mobile plant

• Diagnosing and resolving engine and hydraulic faults using diagnostic software

• Repairing hydraulic systems including rams, axles and leaks

• Welding and fabrication work when required

• Ensuring plant availability is maximised and equipment remains safe and operational

Candidate Requirements

To be considered, you should have:

Previous experience as a Mobile Plant Fitter / Heavy Plant Engineer
Strong knowledge of diesel engines and hydraulic systems
Experience using diagnostic software for fault finding
Welding and fabrication capability
Ability to work independently and follow site safety procedures

Experience with manufacturers such as JCB, CAT, Doosan, Volvo, Liebherr or similar is highly advantageous.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive hourly rate between £18.00 – £23.00 per hour depending on experience

• Permanent, long-term position for the successful candidate

• Stable role based on a single client site (no field-based travel)

• Opportunity to work on a diverse range of heavy plant equipment

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 5:00pm

• Some weekend work required for planned servicing (days TBC)

How to Apply

If you have the required experience and are interested in being considered, please apply with an up-to-date CV. Suitable candidates will be contacted to discuss the position in more detail.