At a Glance
- Tasks: Service and maintain heavy plant and recycling equipment to keep operations running smoothly.
- Company: Expanding waste management company with a supportive team culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 25 days holiday, pension scheme, and training opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for career development and investment in your skills.
- Why this job: Join a growing team, earn good money, and make a real impact in waste management.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Plant Fitter or similar role, strong diagnostic skills, and a full UK Driving Licence.
The predicted salary is between 38250 - 46750 £ per year.
As we continue to grow, we’re looking for an experienced Plant Fitter to join our close-knit engineering team.
If you enjoy getting stuck into a variety of work, solving problems and keeping heavy machinery operating at its best then this isn’t just another workshop role.
You’ll be an integral part of our operation, helping to keep our recycling and waste management facilities running efficiently by maintaining a modern fleet of heavy plant equipment.
- BASIC SALARY
- £45,000
- BENFITS
- 25 day holiday plus bank holidays
- Pension scheme
- Use of company vehicle when required
- Monday to Friday working
- A modern fleet of well-maintained machinery.
- Opportunities for training and future development.
- WHY SHOULD I APPLY
- Earn good money, with overtime available.
- We’re growing! Safe job, with potential for training and development.
- Loads of investment in our site, our teams and the business.
- LOCATION
- Saffron Walden
- COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS
Royston, Buntingford, Stevenage, Bishops Stortford, Haverhill, Halstead, Harlow, Stanstead, Hertford, Ware, Saffron Walden, Newmarket
JOB DESCRIPTION
As our Plant Fitter, you’ll be responsible for servicing, maintaining and repairing a wide range of heavy plant and recycling equipment.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include
- Carrying out planned servicing and preventative maintenance.
- Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and pneumatic faults.
- Responding to breakdowns and returning machinery to service as quickly and safely as possible.
- Completing inspections to identify wear before it becomes a problem.
- Replacing components and carrying out repairs to manufacturer standards.
- Maintaining accurate maintenance records and job documentation.
- Working closely with the operations team to prioritise repairs and minimise downtime.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
We’re looking for someone who enjoys fixing problems, takes pride in their workmanship and wants to be part of a supportive team where their contribution is recognised.
IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS
Ideally, you’ll have
- Previous experience as a Plant Fitter, Plant Mechanic or Heavy Plant Engineer.
- Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
- Experience working on hydraulic, electrical and mechanical systems.
- Good knowledge of diesel engines and heavy plant equipment.
- Experience carrying out preventative maintenance and inspections.
- A full UK Driving Licence.
- ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
It would also be great if you have
- Welding or fabrication experience.
- Experience within recycling, quarrying, waste management or construction.
- Hydraulic hose repair experience.
- Plant operating licences.
- THE COMPANY
We are an expanding waste management company, part of a large group we provide skip hire, aggregates, muck away services and plant hire across the East of England.
We are a local, experienced team with skills ranging from waste, aggregate and plant hire to agricultural lagoons.
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Plant Fitter in Saffron Walden employer: Wallace Hind Talent Solutions
Join our expanding waste management company in Saffron Walden, where you will be a vital part of a supportive engineering team dedicated to maintaining a modern fleet of heavy plant equipment. We offer competitive salaries, generous holiday allowances, and opportunities for training and development, ensuring that your skills grow alongside our business. With a strong focus on employee well-being and investment in our facilities, this is not just a job; it's a chance to build a rewarding career in a thriving industry.
Contact Details:
Wallace Hind Talent Solutions Recruitment Team
