At a Glance
- Tasks: Service and repair rail plant equipment in a supportive workshop environment.
- Company: Specialist engineering company with a close-knit team culture.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, regular overtime, 24 days holiday, and ongoing training.
- Other info: Dynamic workshop setting with a focus on safety and high standards.
- Why this job: Join a stable role with opportunities for long-term career growth and development.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Plant Fitter or similar, strong mechanical and hydraulic skills.
The predicted salary is between 21 - 21 £ per hour.
Our client is a specialist engineering company providing servicing, repairs, upgrades and maintenance on rail plant and Road Rail Vehicles (RRVs). Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an experienced Plant Fitter to join their close-knit workshop team, working on a wide variety of specialist rail infrastructure equipment. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer looking for a stable, workshop-based role with regular overtime available, ongoing training and long-term career progression.
The Role:
- Carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs on Road Rail Vehicles (RRVs) and rail plant equipment
- Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical faults
- Complete major overhaul, refurbishment and upgrade projects
- Work on safety-critical equipment including RCI (Rated Capacity Indicator) systems
- Read and interpret hydraulic and electrical schematics
- Carry out fault finding using diagnostic equipment
- Support larger refurbishment projects alongside welders, machinists and electrical engineers
- Complete inspections and testing to ensure equipment meets required safety standards
- Maintain accurate service and repair records
- Ensure all work is completed safely and to a high standard
- Occasional site work may be required, although the role is primarily workshop-based
The Candidate:
- Previous experience as a Plant Fitter, Heavy Plant Engineer, Rail Plant Engineer or similar
- Strong mechanical and hydraulic fault-finding experience
- Experience working on excavators, construction plant, RRVs or specialist rail equipment
- Ability to read hydraulic and electrical schematics
- Experience using diagnostic equipment
- Electrical experience would be highly advantageous
- Welding or fabrication experience would be beneficial but not essential
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Ideally 10+ years' experience within the heavy plant or rail plant industry
Salary & Benefits:
- £20-£22 per hour (dependant on experience)
- 37.5-hour working week (Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm)
- Regular overtime available paid at time and a half
- Primarily workshop-based role
- Paid travel time for site work where applicable
- Company vehicle available for business travel when required
- 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
- 3 days reserved for Christmas shutdown
- Death in Service benefit after 12 months' service
- Ongoing training and development
- Supportive, close-knit engineering team
- Long-term career progression opportunities
Plant Fitter in Alfreton employer: Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD
Join a leading player in the HVAC sector as a Chiller Engineer in Kent, where you will benefit from a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. With competitive salaries ranging from £40-47k, generous holiday allowances, and travel expenses covered, this role offers not just a job, but a rewarding career path in a thriving industry. Enjoy the unique advantage of working in a dynamic team environment while contributing to impactful projects across the South East.
Contact Details:
Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD Recruitment Team
