Mobile Plant Fitter

AK Plant Services is a small family run business based in Somerset which due to new contracts being awarded across the South West & Wales means we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced mobile plant engineer to join our team.

The job will involve maintenance, repairs, servicing, and fault finding in hydraulics, pneumatics, diesel and petrol engines and the ideal candidate must have basic electrical & welding competency. The machines & equipment will include but not limited to Excavators, Dumpers, Rollers, Screeners, Forklifts, Telehandlers, small tools and plant trailers.

The role itself is mainly field based, covering the South West region, Wales and M4/M5 Corridor but you must also be willing to travel to other areas and stay away when required. Our workshop is based in Bridgwater which you will be required to travel to so being based within reasonable travelling distance to TA7 9BP is preferable

Responsibilities and Duties

• Carry out servicing & maintenance of construction plant and equipment on customers sites
• Fault finding and repairs of construction plant and equipment on customers sites
• Complete all paperwork as required for jobs
• Maintain company vehicle and equipment supplied

All applicants must:

• Be a qualified or time served plant / agri engineer with at least 2 years of field service engineer experience
• Hold a CSCS Card (desirable but not essential)
• Willing to learn new skills
• Ability to work under pressure and with minimum supervision
• Hold a full UK driving licence
• Must have a good understanding of electrics & hydraulics
• Ability to use diagnostic equipment (full training given if required) to complete fault finding
• Be a good team player
• Be polite and customer focused
• Self motivated and have excellent communication skills
• Flexible attitude who is able to work alone and as part of a team

Benefits

• Company Van & fuel card
• Company Phone
• Company Pension
• Overtime available

** No recruitment companies or agencies please at this time**

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £37,000.00-£46,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company car
• Company pension

Experience:

• Plant: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person