Plant Hire Equipment Maintenance Engineer

? Key Responsibilities

• 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

? Equipment may include brands like Komatsu, Atlas Copco, JLG, etc.

? 1. Field Service Work

• Travel to customer sites to repair breakdowns
• Respond quickly to urgent faults (downtime = cost for clients)
• Provide on-site technical support

? 2. Diagnostics & Technical Work

• Read and interpret hydraulic and electrical schematics
• Use diagnostic tools/software
• Identify root causes of equipment failures

? 3. Customer Support

• Communicate with customers about faults and repairs
• Advise on equipment use and maintenance
• Maintain professional service standards

? 4. Documentation & Reporting

• Complete service reports and job sheets
• Support warranty claims with evidence (photos, parts, reports)
• Record parts used and work completed

? 5. 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