Trainee Plant Engineer

Location Doncaster
Discipline: Plant Hire, Construction Equipment, Heavy Plant
Associated job titles: Engineer Mechanic , Field Service Engineer, Engineer
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £30k - 36k per year + Company Van+Overtime
Contact name: Georgina Wittich

Contact email: Georgina.wittich@pathrecruitment.com
Contact phone: 01933 667220
Job ref: 71536/1
Published: 10 days ago

Trainee Plant Engineer opportunity in Doncaster, covering the North, with £30,000-36,000, van, fuel card, overtime, training and development available now.

We are recruiting for a well-established construction business with a strong reputation for delivering reliable plant machinery solutions to its customers. The company offers a supportive working environment, ongoing technical training and genuine opportunities for career development.

Key Benefits of the Trainee Plant Engineer: 

  • £30,000-36,000 basic salary
  • Company van and fuel card
  • Overtime paid at time and a half
  • Overtime available after normal working hours and Saturdays, completely optional
  • 20 days' holiday plus bank holidays
  • Full training provided 
  • Mobile role covering customers across the North
  • Opportunity to work on a varied range of construction and plant machinery

About the Role – Key Responsibilities

  • As a Trainee Plant Engineer you will provide a professional service to customers across the North, attending sites to diagnose faults, carry out servicing and complete mechanical repairs.
  • You will work on a wide range of plant machinery, including excavators, wheel loaders, dumpers and similar construction equipment. A typical day will involve travelling to customer sites, fault-finding, preventative maintenance, servicing machinery and completing repairs to minimise downtime.
  • This is a genuinely mobile position, offering variety and independence. You will need a full driving licence and your own tools to carry out the role effectively.

About You – Skills & Experience

The ideal Trainee Plant Engineer will have a strong interest in engineering, potentially early on in a mechanical career. 

You must hold a full driving licence.

Next Steps

This is an excellent opportunity for a Trainee Plant Engineer looking to join an established construction business offering a competitive salary, company van, overtime, training and long-term career development.

We encourage you to apply today or contact Georgina on 01933667220 / georgina.wittich@pathrecruitment.com to find out more on this Trainee Plant Engineer role!