Mobile Plant Mechanic

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for the position of Mobile Plant Mechanic in Durham. This is a key role within a leading organisation committed to maintaining vital infrastructure across various sectors. The Mobile Plant Mechanic will be responsible for the service, repair, and maintenance of a wide range of plant equipment, supporting sectors such as water, power, gas, and telecoms.

The successful Mobile Plant Mechanic will join a dedicated team, working independently in the field while upholding high safety standards and quality workmanship. This Mobile Plant Mechanic opportunity provides an excellent platform for career progression, technical development, and involvement in diverse projects.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of up to £41,000 per annum
• Company van with fuel card included
• Paid door-to-door travel from your home address
• Paid holiday entitlement of 20 days plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Regular staff events and monthly recognition rewards
• Opportunities for training in LOLER inspections and career development

Duties

• Service, repair, and maintain plant equipment including pumps, generators, excavators, and other site machinery
• Conduct safety inspections, preventative maintenance, and diagnostics to identify faults
• Perform PUWER and LOLER inspections on trailers and lifting equipment
• Complete defect checks and ensure compliance with safety standards
• Log all service activities accurately using tablet devices, including photos, parts used, and time data
• Work independently on-site, ensuring safety and quality at all times

Requirements

• Hands-on experience with pumps, generators, excavators, or small plant machinery
• Full UK driving licence
• Own hand tools, with specialist tools supplied by the employer
• Demonstrable ability to work independently on-site
• Relevant qualifications such as NVQ Level 3 in Plant Maintenance, Lantra, or NPTC small plant qualifications are desirable
• Experience with LOLER inspections preferred (training available for strong individuals)

Contact Liam Probert, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Durham and County Durham, today to discover more about this fantastic Mobile Plant Mechanic opportunity.

At Perfect Placement we specialise in Jobs within the Automotive Field, we can help you with your Career search for Motor Trade Jobs as we have over 1,800 live Automotive Vacancies across the whole of the UK ranging from Vehicle Technician Jobs to Service Manager Jobs.