Mobile Plant Engineer

Cardiff
£45000/annum

We are pleased to present an excellent opportunity for a Mobile Plant Engineer, working with our client, a respected provider of maintenance and repair services for utility vehicles and equipment. This Mobile Plant Engineer role offers a competitive salary of £41,000 to £45,000 per annum, depending on experience, along with comprehensive benefits and excellent career advancement prospects.

Benefits:

Competitive starting salary aligned with experience
Overtime opportunities with enhanced rates
Paid door-to-door travel time
Discretionary quarterly performance-related bonus
Weekly on-call allowance of £200, plus enhanced overtime and call-out payments
Company van, less than four years old, equipped with tools, diagnostics, and parts
Business fuel card
20 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
Company pension scheme
Regular staff events, monthly recognition vouchers, and referral bonuses worth £2,000 per engineer
Clear pathways for career progression to senior technician or supervisor roles
Cross-training opportunities across various technical disciplinesDuties as the Mobile Plant Engineer:

Servicing, inspections, maintenance, and repairs on utility vehicles at customer sites
Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults, including PTO systems, hydraulic power packs, tail lifts, vehicle-mounted cranes, and winches
Conducting vehicle safety and compliance checks
Responding promptly to breakdowns and urgent repair requests
Completing detailed job reports via tablet, including photographs, hours worked, and parts used
Communicating effectively with the service team to coordinate repairs
Working independently at customer locations, adhering to safety standardsRequirements:

Qualified to IMI, City & Guilds, or equivalent Level 2 or Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair; practical experience considered
Full UK driving licence
Own hand tools
Comfortable working independently at various customer sites
Experience with PTO systems, tail lifts, hydraulics, or mobile roadside repairs is advantageous but not essential
Suitable for ex-forces personnel or Mobile Plant Engineers seeking a career change with relevant mechanical skillsWorking hours are 45 per week, Monday to Friday, with paid meal breaks. Typical shifts start between 7:00 and 8:00 am.

Contact Harry Thaxton-Woodcock, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Cardiff and the surrounding region, today to discover more about this fantastic Mobile Plant Engineer opportunity.

Perfect Placement are the UK’s Leading Automotive Recruitment Agency so if you are looking for a Job get in touch today

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