Job Title: Mobile Plant Machinery Engineer

Location: West Knighton, Dorset, DT2 8PE

Pay: Very Competitive Rates (commensurate with experience)

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Hours: Monday to Friday (45 hours per week) with occasional Saturday mornings

About the Role

G Crook & Sons are looking to recruit an experienced Mobile Plant Machinery Engineer to support our expanding operations. With a hire fleet of over 500 machines — from mini excavators to 35-tonne excavators, dumpers, dozers, screeners, and crushers — this is a hands-on and varied role working both on-site and at customer locations.

You will be provided with a fully equipped modern van, allowing you to carry out maintenance and repairs efficiently in the field.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance and repair of plant machinery safely and efficiently
• Diagnose faults using diagnostic equipment
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and health & safety compliance
• Complete all paperwork and service records accurately
• Use appropriate PPE at all times
• Communicate effectively with Transport and Workshop Managers

Requirements

• Proven hands-on experience in plant machinery maintenance and repair (essential)
• Relevant qualifications (City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3, or equivalent) preferred but not essential
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong understanding of health & safety procedures
• Own comprehensive tool kit (essential)
• Full UK driving licence

Please note: This is a physically demanding, hands-on role. Candidates without practical experience or their own tools are unlikely to be considered.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate based on experience
• Company pension scheme
• Employee discount
• On-site parking
• Company van provided
• Ongoing in-house and manufacturer training
• A varied and rewarding role within a growing business

About Us

G Crook & Sons is a family-owned business established in 1971. Originally a small agricultural and construction plant hire company, we have grown into one of the largest plant hire businesses in Dorset. Our operations now span plant hire, transport, quarrying, aggregates, waste management, and more.

Application Question

• Do you have your own comprehensive tool kit to undertake the main servicing requirements on plant machinery?

If you are an experienced, hands-on engineer looking for a varied and rewarding role, we would love to hear from you.