Mobile Service Engineer – Norfolk/Sussex/Essex
Plantforce are a national supplier of technologically advanced plant hire machinery tailored to the construction, rail, major project and energy industries.
Our vision is:-“To be our Customer’s first choice through safety, sustainability and integrity.”
At the heart of our strategy are our people. Plantforce are committed to investing in our people and culture, matching the right people in the right roles from the start. Fostering growth by empowering our people to develop alongside the business, enabling career progression and the creation of new opportunities with on the job training.
As a result of our continued growth, we are excited to be recruiting for the role of Mobile Service Engineer, if you believe you’re the right candidate, read on to learn more!
Job Purpose:
This position provides an exciting opportunity to join our Major Projects division, servicing and maintaining a vast range of construction and earthmoving equipment.
The role will involve supporting the wider Plantforce major projects team by completing schedule / routine services on a range of excavators, ADT’s, Dozers, Telehandlers, Compaction & Agricultural equipment, as well as preventive maintenance and consumable fitting and replacement.
The territory to be covered includes Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex and surrounding areas
Main Responsibilities:
- The routine servicing of construction equipment in line with manufacturers schedule and specification.
- Regular Lubricant and fluid monitoring and replenishment.
- Preventative maintenance / monitoring.
- Fault reporting.
- Cleaning, inspecting and preparing plant for transfer or redeployment
- Fitting replacement parts.
- Working alongside other team members on larger maintenance / repair tasks.
Together with the above, there will be an opportunity to work with the Plantforce digital division in assisting installation of GPS Systems, human form recognition cameras, height and slew restrictors and any other innovations as the role develops. Product support and training will be provided as required.
Skills and attributes:
- Good mechanical knowledge
- Understanding of Risk assessments and method statements
- Able to work as part of a team as well as independently
- Proactive and Self Motivated
- Excellent communication skills
- Good time management
- Ability to demonstrate initiative
- Able to work as part of a team as well as independently
Essential Requirements and qualifications:
- Right to work in the UK
- Full Driving Licence
Beneficial skills and qualifications
- Experience of heavy plant and construction equipment and hydraulic systems
- Experience of conduction routine maintenance to a required level and standard
Benefits:
- Enhanced entitlement, increasing with length of service
- Workplace Pension
- Refer a friend scheme
- Employee Assistance program
- Wellbeing support
- Annual employee satisfaction survey
- Discounted gift card scheme – Saving up to 15% on a huge range of physical and digital gift card from big name retailers.
- Paid volunteer days to support our community team and our chosen charities
- Paid volunteer days for registered individuals within any Government supported roles (e.g. Reservists).
How to apply:
We actively welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. Plantforce are an equal opportunity employer and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed to support your application or interview process.
For more information please contact Careers@plantforce.com
