Job Title: Workshop Plant Fitter / Waste Municipal Technician
Location: Chorley
Position Type: Permanent / Full-Time
Job Overview Contek Recruitment Solutions are working on behalf of our client who are seeking a skilled and reliable Workshop Plant Fitter / Waste Municipal Technician to join their team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in maintaining, repairing, and optimizing our fleet and plant machinery. You will handle both planned maintenance and emergency breakdown responses across industrial Refuse Collection Vehicles (RCVs), Front End Loaders (FELs), and waste processing equipment to keep operations running safely and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities Maintenance & Breakdown Response: Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PMs) and rapid breakdown repairs to ensure maximum plant reliability and minimal operational downtime.
Specialized Fleet & Equipment Repair: Perform routine and complex PMs on industrial RCVs/FELs, including structural integrity checks (visual and non-destructive testing for cracks, wear, and corrosion) on hoppers and supporting frames.
Hydraulics & Pneumatics: Read technical schematics, diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair hydraulic and pneumatic circuits, pumps, valves, and cylinders.
Fabrication & Welding: Perform skilled welding (MIG, TIG, Stick) and fabrication work to repair structural damage, modify equipment, or create custom guards and brackets.
Compliance & Inspections: Conduct LOLER examinations and daily plant/municipal PM inspections, completing all safety and compliance documentation in line with company policies.
Heavy Machinery Operation: Safely operate heavy equipment—including forklifts, aerial lifts, and cranes—to maneuver and install large components.
Digital Systems & Records: Comfortably utilize digital platforms to log maintenance activities, track plant performance, and record downtime.
Team Support & Housekeeping: Train and guide site operatives in basic maintenance tasks while maintaining a clean, safe, and hazard-free workshop environment.
Key Requirements & Qualifications Proven experience as a Workshop Plant Fitter, Heavy Plant Mechanic, or Municipal Fleet Technician.
Strong working knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems with the ability to read technical schematics.
Competent in MIG, TIG, and Stick welding and metal fabrication.
Certified/experienced in conducting LOLER Examinations.
Proficient in operating heavy machinery (forklifts, cranes, aerial lifts).
Meticulous attention to detail regarding safety documentation and maintenance logs.
Adaptable and ...
Workshop Plant Fitter / Waste Municipal Technician in Chorley employer: Contek Recruitment Solutions.
Join a dynamic and rapidly growing engineering firm that values innovation and excellence in project management. With a strong focus on employee development, we offer comprehensive training and career advancement opportunities, alongside a supportive work culture that encourages collaboration and creativity. Based in Coventry, our team enjoys the unique advantage of working on diverse projects across various industries, providing a fulfilling and rewarding experience for those looking to make a significant impact in their field.
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Contek Recruitment Solutions. Recruitment Team
