Heavy Plant Fitter
Salary: £40,000-£50,000
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Heavy Plant Fitter to join a well-established and growing engineering business. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled mechanical engineer with a background in heavy plant, commercial vehicles, or HGV maintenance to join a company offering long-term stability and career progression.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs on a fleet of heavy plant equipment.
- Diagnose and fault-find mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical issues.
- Service and repair a range of machinery and commercial vehicles.
- Complete inspections and ensure all equipment meets safety and compliance standards.
- Work closely with the operations team to minimise downtime and maximise equipment availability.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
Requirements
- Previous experience as a Heavy Plant Fitter, HGV Technician, Plant Mechanic, or similar.
- Strong mechanical fault-finding and repair skills.
- Experience working on heavy plant equipment, commercial vehicles, or HGVs.
- Knowledge of hydraulics, diesel engines, transmissions, and braking systems.
- Relevant engineering qualification (NVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent) desirable.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
What's On Offer
- Competitive salary package.
- Regular overtime opportunities.
- Company pension scheme.
- Ongoing training and development.
- Stable and secure employment within a growing organisation.
- Opportunity to work on a varied fleet of modern equipment.
If you're an experienced Heavy Plant Fitter with HGV experience looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.
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