Mobile Plant Engineer

Salary: GBP
35000 - GBP
41000 per annum + Plus overtime 1.5x

CP33908

Plant Fitter / Field Service Engineer – Cornwall

£35,000–£41,000 DOE + Overtime at 1.5x | Monday–Friday

Alecto Recruitment is working with an established business within the construction plant industry to recruit a Plant Fitter / Field Service Engineer based in Cornwall.

This is a permanent opportunity for a hands‑on engineer with strong mechanical and hydraulic skills, who can confidently carry out routine maintenance, diagnose faults and respond to emergency breakdowns across construction plant machinery.

If you're experienced with heavy diesel engines, hydraulics and plant repairs, this could be the next step in your career.

• Overtime paid at 1.5x.
• Monday to Friday, 42.5 hours per week.
• Monthly pay.
• PPE provided.
• Varied, hands‑on work across construction plant machinery.

You'll be responsible for maintaining, repairing and ensuring the safe operation of owned and hired construction plant machinery. Working on‑site, you'll play a key role in keeping equipment operational, minimising downtime and ensuring machinery meets the required safety standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out routine servicing and preventative maintenance on construction plant machinery.
• Diagnosing mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical faults.
• Attending emergency breakdowns and completing repairs on‑site.
• Working on heavy diesel engines and hydraulic systems.
• Carrying out fabrication and welding repairs where required.
• Undertaking safety overhauls and 12-month structural safety inspections (Thorough Examinations) on excavators and telehandlers.
• Ensuring machinery is maintained to a safe and operational standard.
• Working effectively with colleagues and supporting the wider team.

• A valid UK driving licence.
• Hands‑on experience servicing and repairing construction plant machinery.
• Strong practical knowledge of heavy diesel engines and hydraulic systems.
• Experience with pneumatic and electrical systems.
• Fabrication and welding experience.
• Experience carrying out, or relevant competence in, 12-month structural safety inspections (Thorough Examinations) for excavators and telehandlers.
• NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Plant Maintenance preferred, but not essential.
• Your own tools.
• Good diagnostic, fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Yes, I am currently eligible to work (work permit/visa/citizenship) in the country to which I am applying. No, I am not currently eligible to work (work permit/visa/citizenship) in the country to which I am applying.