Mobile Plant Engineer

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established national plant and equipment service provider seeking a skilled Mobile Fitter to join their field engineering team. This is a hands-on, customer-facing role where you will play a key part in keeping essential machinery operational and safe. You will be working across various customer sites, ensuring high standards of maintenance and repair are consistently delivered.

Overview

• Carry out maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on telescopic handlers (primarily JCB and Manitou)
• Work independently across customer sites in Bedford and surrounding areas
• Respond to breakdowns and service requests in a timely and professional manner
• Ensure machinery is serviced and repaired to a high standard to minimise downtime
• Manage workload effectively while adapting to changing priorities
• Deliver a customer-focused service while working in a field-based role
• Maintain accurate and clear communication regarding faults, repairs, and service updates

Requirements

• Proven experience as a diesel mechanic or plant fitter
• Strong working knowledge of plant machinery and hydraulic systems
• Full UK driving licence (maximum 3 penalty points)
• Ability to work independently and take initiative in the field
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to prioritise workload and stay calm under pressure

Salary, Hours & Benefits

• Salary: £44,800 per annum
• Working Hours: 06:00 - 17:00
• Location: Bedford (field-based role, primarily customer sites)
• Contract: Full-time, permanent

Benefits include:

• Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Additional day off on your birthday
• Competitive employee benefits package
• Supportive and collaborative team culture focused on success and development
• Opportunity to work with leading plant machinery in a varied field-based role

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.