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Plant Fitter

CV Technical
Colchester · posted 14 August 2026
Salary
£35,000 – £45,000 a year
Job type
full time
Location
Colchester, Essex
Category
Engineering
Mobile Plant Fitter (Regional) Location: Essex Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30am - 5:00pm We are recruiting for an experienced Mobile Plant Fitter to join an established engineering team supporting a broad range of plant and machinery. This is a hands-on position suited to an experienced engineer who can independently diagnose faults, carry out repairs and keep equipment operating safely and efficiently. The Role Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults. Carry out routine servicing, inspections and testing. Complete planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs. Attend customer and operational sites to diagnose and repair equipment. Use computerised diagnostic equipment to identify faults. Complete accurate service records, job sheets and supporting documentation. Manage repairs from initial diagnosis through to completion. Ensure all work is completed safely and to a high standard. Equipment The role will involve working on a varied range of mobile and site-based equipment, including: Excavators Dumpers and dump trucks Crushers and screeners Wheeled loaders Skid-steer loaders Compaction equipment Generators and pumps Lifting equipment Hydraulic attachments Hand tools and associated site equipment About You The successful candidate will have: Minimum 5 years' experience as a Mobile Plant Fitter or similar. Strong mechanical, electrical and hydraulic fault-finding skills. Experience using computerised diagnostic equipment. Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving ability. The ability to complete clear and accurate service documentation. Your own tools. A full, clean UK driving licence. Package £35,000 - £45,000 salary Company vehicle available Monday-Friday, 7:30am-5:00pm 21 days holiday + bank holidays Company pension Predominantly day-based work Varied equipment and field-based workload Long-term opportunity within an established engineering teamIf you're an experienced Mobile Plant Fitter looking for a varied role with a stable, established business, this could be an excellent opportunity
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