Plant engineer

Well-established plant hire company hiring workshop and mobile Plant Engineers.

Excellent salary, overtime, supportive team, progression opportunities and company van provided.

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing plant hire business with an excellent reputation for maintaining high-quality equipment and supporting its engineering team.

Due to continued growth, we are now looking to recruit both a workshop-based Plant Engineer and a mobile Plant Engineer to join the team in Cannock.

This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced engineers looking for long-term stability, a supportive working environment, and opportunities to progress within a successful business.

Key Benefits of the Plant Engineer

• Salary between £39,000 and £40,000 per annum
• Overtime available to increase earnings
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Company van provided for the mobile Plant Engineer role
• Supportive and experienced engineering team
• Progression opportunities within a growing company
• Stable, long-term position with a respected plant hire business

About the Role

As a Plant Engineer, you will be responsible for servicing, maintaining, and repairing a range of plant machinery including dumpers, rollers, and excavators.

The workshop-based Plant Engineer will carry out repairs and maintenance from the Cannock depot, while the mobile Plant Engineer will attend customer sites to diagnose faults and complete servicing and repairs.

Typical Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned maintenance and reactive repairs
• Diagnosing hydraulic, mechanical, and basic electrical faults
• Inspecting and testing plant equipment
• Completing service reports and repair documentation
• Ensuring machinery is maintained to a high standard
• Supporting customers and colleagues professionally at all times

About You

To be successful in this Plant Engineer role, you should have previous experience working on plant machinery such as excavators, dumpers, rollers, or similar equipment.

We welcome applications from engineers with workshop or field service backgrounds.

You May Have

• Previous plant engineering experience
• Mechanical, hydraulic, and fault‑finding skills
• Experience working within plant hire, construction, agriculture, or related industries
• A full UK driving licence for the mobile Plant Engineer role
• Relevant engineering qualifications, although these are not essential

Next Steps

If you are an experienced Plant Engineer looking for a new opportunity in Cannock with a supportive and established employer, apply today or contact Georgina on 01933 667220 or georgina.wittichpathrecruitment.com to find out more information.

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