Mobile Plant Fitter

CV-LibraryDoncaster, South YorkshirepermanentPosted: 29 June 2026
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Mobile Plant Fitter

Location: On-site
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: £18.00 - £23.00 per hour (dependent on experience)
Hours: 7:00am - 5:00pm, 5 days per week (some weekend working required for servicing)

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Mobile plant fitter to join our team on a permanent basis.

This is a site-based role where you will be responsible for servicing, maintaining and repairing a fleet of heavy mobile plant. Although the equipment is mobile, the role is based at a single site – you will not be travelling between customer locations.

Key Responsibilities

* Service, maintain and repair a wide range of heavy mobile plant.

* Carry out planned preventative maintenance and routine servicing.

* Diagnose and repair engine faults using manufacturer diagnostic software.

* Identify and repair hydraulic faults and leaks.

* Repair and overhaul hydraulic rams and axles.

* Carry out welding and fabrication repairs where required.

* Ensure all machinery is maintained to a high standard and returned to service safely.

* Complete servicing during scheduled weekday and occasional weekend maintenance periods.

Plant You'll Be Working On

* Loading Shovels

* 360 Material Handlers / Grabs

* Forklift Trucks (FLT)

* Telehandlers

* Other heavy mobile plant

What We're Looking For

Please note: This role is not suitable for car mechanics. We are specifically looking for candidates with proven experience working on heavy mobile plant.

The ideal candidate will have:

* Previous experience as a Mobile Plant Fitter, Heavy Plant Engineer or Plant Mechanic.

* Strong diagnostic skills using electronic diagnostic software.

* Experience working on loading shovels, forklift trucks, telehandlers, 360 grabs and similar heavy plant.

* Excellent knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulic systems, transmissions and axles.

* Welding and fabrication experience.

* The ability to diagnose faults efficiently and carry out repairs independently.

* A proactive attitude and strong problem-solving skills.

What's on Offer

* Competitive pay of £18.00 - £23.00 per hour, depending on experience.

* Permanent, full-time position.

* Stable, long-term employment.

* Opportunity to work on a varied fleet of heavy mobile plant.

* A site-based role with no travelling between customer locations.

If you have the experience and skills we're looking for and are seeking a long-term opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your up-to-date CV

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