While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.
Plant Fitter (Hybrid Role)
Lancashire
£38,000 basic
Company van plus fuel card, 42.5 hour week, plenty of overtime availability, overtime rate 1.5x, 23 days holiday, holiday scheme
Overview
We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Plant Fitter to join our team in the North-West. This is a hybrid role that offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of heavy plant machinery, including excavators, dumpers, telehandlers, loading shovels, dozers, and more. If you are passionate about machinery maintenance and repair, and are looking for a rewarding career with excellent benefits, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
- Conduct routine maintenance, servicing, and repairs on a variety of heavy plant machinery.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults.
- Ensure all machinery is maintained to the highest standards to minimize downtime.
- Maintain accurate records of all work carried out, including service reports and parts used.
- Adhere to health and safety regulations and company policies at all times.
- Provide excellent customer service when liaising with clients and colleagues.
- Travel to various sites as required, utilizing the company-provided van and fuel card.
Qualifications
- Proven experience as a Plant Fitter or in a similar role working with heavy plant machinery.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
- Relevant qualifications in plant maintenance or engineering (NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent preferred).
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Full UK driving license.
Day-to-Day
- Perform scheduled maintenance and emergency repairs on-site or at the workshop.
- Inspect machinery to identify potential issues and recommend preventative measures.
- Collaborate with the team to ensure efficient workflow and minimal equipment downtime.
- Utilize diagnostic tools and equipment to identify and resolve faults.
- Travel to client sites across the North-West region as required.
Benefits
- Competitive salary of £35,000-£38,000 per annum. xgikmsk
- 23 days holiday which rises up to 25 with time served
- Company-provided van with fuel card for work-related travel.
- Overtime opportunities Please click on the apply button to read the full job description
Plant fitter employer: SER (Staffing)
Join a leading global Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of plant machinery as a Mobile Plant Engineer, where you will benefit from a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. With competitive pay, generous holiday allowances, and comprehensive benefits including private healthcare and a pension scheme, this role offers not just a job, but a rewarding career path in a dynamic industry. Located within an hour and a half of Manchester, you'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology while enjoying the flexibility of a company van for personal use.
