Plant Mechanic / Fitter
Location: Studley, Warwickshire
Sector: Heavy Plant / Lifting Equipment
Employment Type: Full-time; contract duration to be confirmed
Salary: To be confirmed
Hours: 40 hours per week, plus overtime as required
Recruitment Partner: ANT Recruitment
About the Company
ANT Recruitment is supporting recruitment for an established UK transport and engineering business. The employer’s identity will be discussed confidentially during the recruitment process.
The Role
Maintain and repair heavy plant, lifting equipment and specialist machinery so it is ready for safe operational use.
Key Responsibilities
- Service and inspect cranes, gantries, modular trailers and related plant.
- Find and repair mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults.
- Prepare equipment for statutory examinations and support third-party inspections.
- Keep maintenance and inspection records accurate and up to date.
- Provide breakdown and repair support at project sites when required.
- Manage parts and consumables and maintain safe workshop conditions.
Skills and Experience Required
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in plant maintenance, engineering or a related discipline.
- Experience maintaining heavy plant, cranes or lifting equipment.
- Hydraulic and electrical fault-finding capability.
- Knowledge of LOLER and PUWER requirements.
- Full, clean and valid UK driving licence.
- The source brief specifies NVQ Level 2 in Plant Operations for forklift servicing; discuss your relevant certification with ANT.
Candidate Profile
A suitable applicant will be able to describe the equipment they have maintained, how they inspect it and when a fault must be escalated. The role needs a careful technician who can move between workshop priorities and site support without losing attention to records or safe working.
Package and Working Arrangements
Pay and the full benefits package will be confirmed during the recruitment process. ANT will explain the agreed basic pay, any overtime arrangements and any travel requirements before you decide whether to proceed. Additional benefits are subject to confirmation.
How to Apply
Send your CV to hugo@antrecruitment.net or contact ANT Recruitment on 0121 582 4492, quoting the role title. Include your relevant experience, qualifications, current location, notice period and pay expectations. Please also explain your availability for the working pattern described above.
ANT will discuss the brief with you, clarify any gaps and seek your agreement before presenting your details to the employer. Applications will be considered against the role requirements.
ANT Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency.
Plant Mechanic / Fitter employer: ANT Recruitment
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