Mobile Plant Mechanic


Company:	Perfect Placement UK Ltd
Salary:	£41,000 to £41,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Southampton, SO14 5FP
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	15 Oct 2026
Closing date:	18 Nov 2026

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Summary

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a reputable national Plant and Fleet Repair Company, for a Mobile Plant Mechanic to join their team in Southampton. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled plant or HGV mechanic seeking a mobile role with varied, hands-on work and potential for career development.

The Mobile Plant Mechanic will be responsible for maintaining a diverse range of plant equipment, ensuring optimal performance and delivering high-quality service with efficiency and professionalism.

Benefits for the successful Mobile Plant Mechanic will include:

- Up to £38,000 salary, depending on experience

- Monday to Friday, 47.5-hour daytime week

- Fully equipped company van provided

- Enhanced overtime rate

- NEST pension scheme

- Staff events throughout the year

- Quarterly bonus scheme

- Unique opportunity for a plant / HGV mechanic to be mobile

Duties:

- Service, inspect, repair, and refurbish plant equipment and attachments such as dumpers, diggers, telehandlers, trailers, pallet trucks, and pumps

- Diagnose and repair hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical faults

- Respond to breakdowns and perform preventative maintenance

- Follow environmental, health, and safety procedures

- Ensure compliance with manufacturer specifications and quality standards

Requirements for the Mobile Plant Mechanic position are:

- NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance or equivalent qualification

- Experience as an HGV or vehicle technician

- Proactive and customer-focused approach with a commitment to excellence

- Own comprehensive toolset (specialist tools will be issued by the company)

- Full UK Driving Licence

- HGV Technician experience is highly beneficial

If you are interested in this Mobile Plant Mechanic role or other opportunities within the Hampshire area, please contact Kinga Csipetics, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Southampton and Hampshire, today to discover more about this fantastic opportunity

At Perfect Placement, we are dedicated to connecting skilled professionals with top employers across the UK. If you are looking to advance your Career as a Mobile Plant Mechanic, get in touch today.

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