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Job Role: Plant Engineer – Workshop & Mobile
Location: Newton Abbot, Devon
Salary: £33,000-£36,000 (£14.30-£15.25ph) /  OTE £40,000+
Hours: Monday-Friday day shift (45 hours per week) + Overtime @ enhanced rate
Job Type: Full time, Permanent
The Client:
Interaction Technical have partnered with a well-established and National plant hire firm to support the growth of their team. Our client, who have been established for over 50 years, have reached a stage of growth where they are looking to onboard skilled plant engineers to join their team. They offer full training and development and are open to onboarding engineers from transferable industries, including the Plant, HGV, Automotive and/or Agricultural industries.
The package:
- All overtime paid at an enhanced rate
- Laptop, Company Vehicle & Fuel Card
- Full training & development with a focus on internal progression
- Training offered in the workshop prior to becoming a mobile plant engineer
- Annual bonus scheme
- Standby/call out rota
- Company pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Free on-site parking available
The Responsibilities:
- Travel to client sites to perform maintenance and repair of plant machinery and equipment.
- Diagnose complex technical issues and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
- Collaborate with clients to understand their specific requirements and provide expert recommendations.
- Conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance to ensure optimal equipment performance.
- Offer training and support to clients' staff on machinery operation and maintenance best practices.
- Keep detailed records of service activities, parts used, and work completed for accurate reporting.
- Communicate effectively with the in-house engineering team to provide feedback and improve product performance.
The Requirements:
- Previous experience working in the Plant, Automotive, HGV or Agricultural industry (essential)
- Previous experience working with hydraulics, alongside mechanical and electrical capabilities (essential)
- Experience working on engines would be advantageous
- Electrical and/or Mechanical fault finding, repair & service experience
- A desire to lead, manage and grow a team of your own
- Relevant qualifications NVQ or City and Guilds in mechanical/electrical engineering (advantageous)
- Full UK Drivers License
Interaction Recruitment have specialist consultants across the majority of industries within the UK, including but not limited to, Finance & IT, Technical & Engineering, Industrial, Commercial and Hospitality. We offer both temporary and permanent support. For more information regarding the position or to discuss any other opportunities, you can reach Michael (phone number removed), (phone number removed) or email (url removed)Â
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Thank you for taking the time, we look forward to speaking in the near future.
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