Plant Hire Equipment Maintenance Engineer

Key Responsibilities

1. Maintenance & Repairs
   • Diagnose faults on construction and plant equipment
   • Carry out mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical repairs
   • Perform routine servicing and preventative maintenance
   • Ensure machines meet safety and performance standards
2. Field Service Work
   • Travel to customer sites to repair breakdowns
   • Respond quickly to urgent faults (downtime = cost for clients)
   • Provide on-site technical support
3. Diagnostics & Technical Work
   • Read and interpret hydraulic and electrical schematics
   • Use diagnostic tools/software
   • Identify root causes of equipment failures
4. Customer Support
   • Communicate with customers about faults and repairs
   • Advise on equipment use and maintenance
   • Maintain professional service standards
5. Documentation & Reporting
   • Complete service reports and job sheets
   • Support warranty claims with evidence (photos, parts, reports)
   • Record parts used and work completed
6. Team & Department Coordination
   • Work with:
     • Parts department (ordering components)
     • Service managers and workshop schedulers
   • Ensure jobs are completed efficiently and on time

Skills & Requirements

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of:
  • Heavy plant machinery
  • Hydraulics & electrics
  • Diesel engines
• Ability to troubleshoot faults independently

Experience

• Experience in one of the following is usually preferred:
  • Construction equipment
  • Agricultural machinery
  • Commercial vehicles or forklifts

Soft Skills

• Problem-solving ability
• Good communication with customers
• Ability to work independently (especially field roles)
• Time management and organisation

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