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Mobile Plant Engineer

Alecto Recruitment
Glasgow, GB
GBP 55,000 - GBP 65,000
full timeGBGlasgowRemoteGBP 55,000/yr minGBP 65,000/yr maxmidENTechnologyEngineeringcv-library.co.uk

Job Description

Mobile Plant Engineer / Field Service Engineer / Plant Fitter - Volvo Wheel Loaders

Glasgow | Home-Based | 50 Hours | Up to £65,000 | Company Van

Mobile Engineer | Field Service Engineer | Plant Engineer | Plant Fitter

Are you an experienced Mobile Engineer, Field Service Engineer, Plant Engineer, Service Technician, Plant Fitter, Construction Equipment Engineer, or Heavy Plant Engineer looking for a well-paid autonomous field-based role?

We are seeking a skilled engineer to cover the Glasgow and surrounding area, specialising primarily in Volvo wheel loaders, loading shovels, and heavy plant machinery.

Salary & Benefits
Up to £65,000 basic salary
50 hours per week contracted
28 days holiday
Private medical
Company pension
Service van
Home-based
Monday to Friday
Strong earning potential
Excellent autonomy

The Role
This is a home-based field service / mobile breakdown engineer role covering Durham and nearby areas.

You will attend customer sites directly from home, responding to breakdowns and carrying out:
  • Emergency breakdown response
  • Planned maintenance
  • Servicing
  • Fault finding and diagnostics
  • Hydraulic and electrical repairs
  • LOLER / inspection support
  • Uptime and fleet support

This is a 50-hour contracted salaried position, typically worked Monday to Friday between 7am and 6pm, with flexibility to manage your own diary.

As long as the machines are operational and customer expectations are met, you will have the autonomy to structure your own day.

Key systems:
Hydraulics
Diesel engines
Electrical diagnostics
CANBUS fault finding
Transmission systems
Brake systems
Driveline repairs
Plant diagnostics software
Posted 4/7/2026
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