Mobile Plant Fitter

Mobile Plant Fitter – North West Location: North West (regional travel) Employment Type: Full-time   Salary: Competitive (typically £18–£20 per hour, depending on experience) Hours: Early starts (yard opens from 5/6am) | On-call and weekend work Elite Consultancy Network is exclusively retained to recruit an experienced Mobile Plant Fitter for a well-established and growing civil engineering and highways contractor operating across the North West. This is a hands-on, mobile role supporting a large and modern fleet of heavy plant and construction machinery, playing a vital part in keeping projects moving safely, efficiently, and compliantly. The Role As a Mobile Plant Fitter, you will provide field-based and workshop support across the North West, maintaining and repairing a wide range of heavy plant. You’ll work closely with site teams and fellow engineers to minimise downtime and ensure machinery is fully operational. This role suits a practical, self-sufficient engineer who is comfortable with regional travel, early starts, and on-call work. Key Responsibilities Maintenance & Repairs (Field-Based & Workshop): Service, repair, and maintain heavy plant machinery including: Excavators Rollers Pavers Dump trucks Wheel loaders Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults Carry out routine servicing, fault-finding, and major repairs Maintain accurate service records and ensure plant is compliant for site useMobile Support & Call-Out: Respond to breakdowns across the North West Travel independently to sites using a company-provided service vehicle Participate in an on-call rota, including nights and weekendsWorkshop Support: Work alongside other plant and HGV fitters Assist with maintenance of support equipment, tools, and attachmentsWhat We’re Looking For Level 3 Plant Engineering qualification or equivalent experience Strong experience working with heavy plant machinery Confident diagnosing hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical faults Previous mobile fitter experience advantageous but not essential Flexible and reliable, with the ability to work early starts, overtime, and on-call shifts Full UK driving licenceWhat’s On Offer Opportunity to join a stable and expanding civil engineering business Long-term job security with continued investment in fleet and equipment Modern workshop and well-equipped service vehicles Varied role with autonomy and responsibility Permanent or self-employed options available