Plant Fitter

PLANT FITTER

Company: EXVAC Equipment Sales Limited
Location: On-site with occasional nationwide travel

Based at our Midlands depot: Unit 1, Balwant Business Park, Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 5NA
Job Type: Full Time | Permanent
Salary: £38,500–£53,500 a year, depending on experience
Shift Pattern: 07:00–17:30

Build Your Career with EXVAC Equipment Sales Limited

About the Role

Are you an experienced Plant Fitter looking for a fresh challenge, already working with plant and ready for your next step?

EXVAC Equipment Sales Limited is looking for a highly motivated, skilled Plant Fitter to join the workshop team at our Sutton-in-Ashfield depot.

You’ll build on your existing plant fitting experience while broadening your technical knowledge of specialist engineering plant.

As the exclusive UK & Eire distributor for RIVARD earthmoving and sewage cleaning equipment, we supply industry-leading technology to customers across the construction, utilities, groundworks and infrastructure sectors.

As part of our aftersales team, you’ll carry out servicing, maintenance, diagnostics and repairs on our RIVARD range, as well as other makes and models of vacuum excavators and specialist plant brought into our workshop by our customers.

Vacuum excavators use powerful suction to remove soil and expose underground services safely. You’ll help keep this specialist equipment safe, reliable and performing at its best while gaining experience across a range of suction technology.

There are also opportunities to get involved beyond the workshop, from demonstrations and familiarisation of the RIVARD range with our customers to supporting EXVAC Equipment Sales Limited with industry events.

You’ll need to be practical and reliable, with excellent diagnostic skills, attention to detail and a commitment to safe working practices. If you enjoy maintaining equipment, solving mechanical problems and delivering high-quality workmanship, this could be the role for you!

Previous vacuum excavator experience is an advantage but not essential. If you’re an experienced Plant Fitter with transferable skills, we’d like to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs to maximise reliability and minimise downtime
• Inspect machines to identify damage, wear and defects, and report findings
• Accurately diagnose faults and repair faulty machinery in a timely manner
• Maintain high standards of plant maintenance, meeting or exceeding customer safety requirements
• Work safely and in accordance with company health and safety procedures
• Maintain accurate work logs, job sheets and weekly labour allocation reports
• Record parts and oils used, waste disposal, and all labour, travel, waiting and repair time on job sheets
• Maintain workshop equipment and keep the working environment organised
• Advise operators on the correct operation and daily maintenance of equipment
• Communicate professionally with customers and colleagues, representing EXVAC Equipment Sales Limited positively at all times

About You

We’re looking for someone who confidently knows their way around plant machinery, has a practical approach to fault-finding and takes pride in a job well done.

• Previous experience as a Plant Fitter
• Excellent maintenance, diagnostic and repair skills
• Strong commitment to health and safety
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Familiarity with vacuum excavators or similar equipment
• Experience working on specialist plant machinery
• HGV Class 2 driving licence

We’re interested in the experience, practical skills and positive attitude you can bring to the team. In return, you’ll be supported to build your knowledge of specialist suction equipment at EXVAC Equipment Sales Limited.

Why Join Us?

Our service centre features dedicated welding and fabrication facilities, a machine shop and a parts depot. We continue to invest in our equipment, facilities and technical expertise, giving our team the tools needed to carry out high-quality work.

You’ll work across a wide range of vacuum excavators and specialist plant, from routine servicing and repairs to fault-finding and more extensive overhauls.

As part of the wider LMD Vacuum Excavation Group, the team at EXVAC Equipment Sales Limited also benefits from practical experience maintaining an operational fleet of over 40 vacuum excavators across the UK.

A Plant Fitter role with EXVAC Equipment Sales Limited offers you:

• Scope to develop your expertise and build a long-term career in a specialist area of plant engineering
• Hands-on experience across a variety of makes and models of vacuum excavators
• In-depth technical product knowledge through working with industry-leading RIVARD equipment
• Development of your diagnostic, repair and maintenance skills across specialist machinery
• Involvement beyond the workshop with customer familiarisation, equipment demonstrations and industry events

Further details of the role and working arrangements will be discussed at interview.

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