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We are currently recruiting for a mobile plant engineer covering Southampton and surrounding areas for a leading plant hire company in the UK who provide top-of-the-range, premium-condition excavators for hire. The company operates a fleet of advanced Hitachi excavators, all under 12 months old, ranging from 3 to 35 tons, ensuring maximum versatility for various projects. The ideal candidate will come with relevant qualifications in the plant industry and a past work experience working on a variety of heavy plant including excavators.
Mobile Plant Engineer - Southampton Job Overview- Carry out regular maintenance, servicing, and repairs on a range of plant equipment.
- Identify and fix faults while ensuring all machinery meets required safety standards.
- Perform inspections and maintain detailed records of completed work.
- Work independently or collaboratively to complete tasks efficiently.
- Follow all Health & Safety guidelines, maintaining safe working practices at all times.
- Relevant qualifications in the plant industry; NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent would be advantageous
- Proven experience in plant machinery maintenance and repairs.
- Full, valid UK driving licence.
- CSCS Card (Construction Skills Certification Scheme) would be advantageous but not essential
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Commutable distance to the depot based in Southampton.
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage time effectively.
- £36,000-£40,000 basic salary dependant on experience.
- Monday-Friday 45-hour week.
- Overtime available.
- Company vehicle.
- Pension.
- 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays.
- Opportunities for career progression.
Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.
