At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain, service, and repair advanced underground installation equipment.
- Company: Join a growing team at an industry-leading engineering company.
- Benefits: Competitive pay and long-term career opportunities in a niche sector.
- Other info: Opportunity to work independently and as part of a dynamic team.
- Why this job: Work with specialist machinery and make a real impact in engineering.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Plant/Mechanical Fitter with strong mechanical knowledge.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Plant / Mechanical Fitter to join a growing team working with an industry-leading engineering company. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a specialist sector, supporting the maintenance, servicing, and repair of advanced underground installation equipment.
The Role:
- Maintenance, servicing, and repair of specific machinery
- Diagnosing mechanical faults and carrying out effective repairs
- Working both in the workshop and potentially on-site
- Ensuring equipment is maintained to a high standard and ready for deployment
- Occasional basic welding where required (not a core part of the role)
Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Plant Fitter / Mechanical Fitter
- Strong mechanical knowledge (hydraulics, engines, plant equipment)
- Experience with heavy plant or specialist machinery preferred
- Basic welding skills advantageous
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
What's on Offer:
- Competitive rate of pay (dependent on experience)
- Opportunity to work with specialist, high-demand equipment
- Growing company with long-term opportunities
If you're a skilled fitter looking to move into a niche and expanding sector, we'd love to hear from you.
We think you need these skills to ace Plant/Mechanical Fitter in Leicester
Mechanical Knowledge
Hydraulics
Engine Repair
Plant Equipment Maintenance
Fault Diagnosis
Effective Repair Skills
Workshop Skills
