At a Glance
- Tasks: Service and repair plant machinery, ensuring safety and quality standards.
- Company: Respected Plant Hire provider in the East & South Midlands.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, overtime opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Full-time hours with potential for career growth and development.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and work with diverse machinery while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in plant machinery repair and a full UK driving licence required.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
We are working on behalf of a highly respected Plant Hire provider serving the East & South Midlands and currently have an exciting opportunity for a Plant Fitter based at their site in North Leicestershire.
Job Summary: The Plant Fitter will be responsible for undertaking a wide variety of mechanical servicing, maintenance and repairs to various types of plant machinery both in the workshop and on site.
Key Responsibilities:
- Service and repair construction equipment or miscellaneous equipment, maintaining safe working practices throughout.
- Undertake routine inspections of plant machinery.
- Knowledgeable with contractors’ plant, for example: telescoping forklifts, dumpers, mixers, jet washers, water pumps, rollers etc.
- Fault finding and repairing plant machinery in the workshop and on site.
- Maintain a sufficient personal toolkit to enable you to carry out the job effectively.
- Ensure a smart and professional appearance, wearing appropriate work wear and PPE, and to ensure housekeeping in your work area is of a high standard.
- Flexibility to work overtime as and when necessary.
- Work in accordance with UK standards of health, safety, quality, and environmental care.
Qualifications / Experience: Relevant experience in the repair and maintenance of Plant Machinery, HGVs or Forklift Trucks, including proven technical competence on diesel engines, transmissions, drive lines, hydraulics and electrics would be an advantage.
Driving License: Full UK Driver’s license is required. A licence to drive heavy goods vehicles would be an advantage, however not essential.
Salary / Benefits: Circa. £16.50p/h - £19.00p/h (Dependant on experience) + O/T + Benefits
Hours: Full-Time: Monday – Friday 37.5 hours per week
For more information on this position and to discuss this role in confidence, please contact Chris O’Brien at Dynamic Selection.
Plant Fitter employer: Dynamic Selection Ltd
Join a leading Aerospace product manufacturer in Long Eaton, Derbyshire, where you will be part of a supportive and dynamic work environment. With competitive pay rates starting at £13.08 per hour, generous benefits including 30 days paid annual leave, and a unique 9-day fortnight schedule, this role offers an excellent work-life balance and opportunities for personal growth. The company values its employees, providing a pathway for skill development and rewarding hard work with bonuses and overtime options.
