Plant Fitter (Training on Diagnostics)

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Job information

  • Location: Barnstaple, Devon
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Job sector: Engineering
  • Salary: £45000 - £50000 per annum + 65K OTE + Monday to Friday + Local Patch
  • Published: 17 February 2026

Plant Fitter (Training on Diagnostics)
£40,000 – £50,000 (65K OTE) + Training on Diagnostics + Local Patch + Overtime + Van + Days Only
Barnstaple, Devon

Are you a Plant Fitter from an Agricultural or Machinery background looking for a highly autonomous, remote position where you will plan your own schedule and be responsible for representing the company in the Southwest?

In this role you will be working both in the workshop and out in a local patch carrying out maintenance, servicing and repairing tractors, telehandlers and other agricultural machinery. You will receive specialist training on diagnostics and the machinery directly from the manufacturers, whilst working alongside the rest of the engineering team

On offer is the opportunity to join a tight-knit company that specialise in the sale of a wide range of new and used agricultural machinery. Since they were established around 20 years ago, they have expanded their operations and continue to do so through growing their client base and developing engineers.

This role would suit a Plant Fitter from an Agricultural or Machinery background or similar, looking for a days-based role with training on diagnostics and continuous tailored and manufacturer led training, covering a local patch with plenty of overtime to significantly boost your earnings.

The Role

  • Working in the workshop and cover a local patch
  • Carry out maintenance, servicing and repairing agricultural machinery
  • Daily overtime available
  • Days only, Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm
  • On call rota – 1 in 6 weeks with a £100 p/d retainer

The Person

  • Plant fitter or similar
  • Full UK drivers license

Reference Number: BBBH2400a

Agricultural, Service, Engineer, Mechanic, Machinery, Service, Repair, Maintenance, Tractors, Telehandlers, Plant, Ex-Forces, Military, Exeter, Plymouth, Barnstaple

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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