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Mobile Service Engineer - Plant Hire - Kent

Pertemps, Maidstone

Mobile Service Engineer - Plant Hire - Kent

£40000 - £47000 per annum

Pertemps, Maidstone

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working
  • Immediate start

Posted 3 days ago, 23 Oct | Get your application in today.

Closing date: 20-11-2026 (In 25 days)

Job ref: 447107184

Location ref: Maidstone

Full Job Description

Job Title: Mobile Plant Hire Service Engineer

Location: Covering Kent & Surrounding Areas

Position Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £40,000 – £47,000 per annum (Depending on experience)

About the RoleMy client is looking to employ an experienced Mobile Service Engineer to cover customer sites and projects throughout the Kent region.

This role involves performing planned maintenance, safety inspections, site diagnostics, and emergency breakdown repairs on a wide range of small and heavy construction plant hire machinery. You will operate autonomously from a company service vehicle, maintaining high standards of workmanship, safety compliance, and customer service.

Key Responsibilities
  • Carry out planned servicing, routine safety inspections, and preventative maintenance on small and large plant equipment.

  • Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and diesel engine faults on-site.

  • Respond promptly to customer breakdowns to minimise machinery downtime.

  • Ensure all equipment and completed works comply with relevant industry safety regulations and company standards.

  • Complete accurate service reports, safety inspection sheets, and job records electronically.

  • Maintain a clean, fully equipped, and organized service vehicle.

  • Identify additional repair requirements or defect risks and liaise directly with the Service Controller.

  • Work effectively with the central service office to manage daily schedules and emergency call-outs.

Key Qualifications & Requirements
  • Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Plant Maintenance, Land-Based Engineering, or related proven experience or recognized equivalent qualification.

  • Experience: Proven track record in servicing, fault-finding, and repairing heavy/light construction plant machinery.

  • Technical Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of hydraulics, diesel engines, auto-electrics, and mechanical systems, along with the ability to use manufacturer diagnostic tooling.

  • Licence: Full UK Driving Licence.

  • IT Literacy: Competent using tablet/mobile systems for daily job logging and work reporting.

  • Work Ethic: Self-motivated, dependable, safety-focused, and capable of managing a field-based workload independently

Direct job link

https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/mobile-service-engineer-plant-hire-kent-127634630

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