At a Glance
- Tasks: Perform routine servicing and maintenance on diverse plant machinery in a hands-on workshop.
- Company: Join a leading specialist engineering contractor with innovative projects across the UK.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, specialist training, life assurance, pension, and holiday purchase scheme.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with excellent support for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career with hands-on experience and clear progression to senior roles.
- Qualifications: Mechanical experience or recent apprenticeship; NVQ Level 1/2 preferred but not essential.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Certain Advantage is hiring for a Junior Plant Fitter / Maintenance Technician based within a commutable distance to Chesterfield. This is a permanent, full-time position primarily based at the depot, working closely alongside the workshop team and senior fitters.
Are you a mechanical technician, automotive mechanic, HGV fitter, or recent apprentice looking to kickstart a long-term career with a leading specialist engineering business? Are you looking to broaden your mechanical skill set, stepping into a role where you will receive fully funded, specialist hydraulics training, and support towards further qualifications, with the opportunity to progress?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly successful contractor working on specialist geotechnical and structural projects nationwide. You will work across a diverse fleet of plant machinery, engines, and specialist equipment in a supportive, hands-on workshop environment.
The Company: We are working with a leading specialist engineering contractor, providing innovative solutions on technically challenging civil, geotechnical, and structural projects across the UK.
The Role: You will focus on routine servicing, preventative maintenance, and basic repair of workshop equipment. Day to day you will:
- Carry out routine servicing, basic mechanical repairs, and preventative maintenance on workshop plant.
- Work across a broad mix of machinery, including small engines, compressors, track dumpers, excavators, hydraulic drills, and winches.
- Assist senior fitters with basic fault diagnostics across mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
- Accompany senior fitters on occasional site visits to gain hands-on field experience.
- Record service and maintenance activity accurately.
The Individual: We are open to candidates from a variety of mechanical backgrounds. We are looking for people who can show:
- Practical mechanical experience (e.g., Automotive Mechanics, HGV Technicians, Agricultural Machinery, Plant, Quarry, or Factory Maintenance backgrounds).
- A recently completed NVQ Level 1/2 or apprenticeship in a mechanical discipline is desirable but not essential.
- A valid UK Driving Licence.
The Benefits:
- Fully funded, specialist hydraulics training.
- Life assurance (work and leisure) and company pension scheme.
- 24/7 Virtual GP access, mental health support, and healthcare cash plan.
- Holiday purchase scheme (up to 5 extra days/year), enhanced maternity pay.
- Cycle-to-Work scheme, retail discounts, and free on-site parking.
Does this sound like your next move? Apply today.
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Junior Plant Fitter (Construction Equipment) employer: Certain Advantage
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