At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and repair a diverse fleet of mobile plant equipment in a dynamic engineering team.
- Company: Join a long-established industrial business with a focus on safety and stability.
- Benefits: Earn circa £50k, enjoy paid overtime, profit-related bonuses, and excellent benefits.
- Other info: Flexible shift patterns and access to free onsite gym and GP services.
- Why this job: Secure a long-term career with varied work and outstanding growth opportunities.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Plant, Vehicle or Mechanical Engineering required.
The predicted salary is between 40110 - 49024 £ per year.
- Plant Fitter
- North Bristol
- Rotating Shift Pattern circa £50,000 + Overtime + Profit Related Pay + Excellent Benefits
We're supporting a long-established industrial business operating within a large-scale, safety-critical environment.
Due to continued investment and several recent vacancies within the engineering team, they're looking to recruit experienced Plant Fitters to maintain a diverse fleet of mobile plant.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading stable employer offering long-term career security, varied work and an outstanding benefits package.
The Role
Working as part of an experienced engineering team, you'll carry out planned servicing, preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown repairs across a wide range of mobile plant.
Typical equipment includes
- Forklift trucks
- Loading shovels
- Commercial vehicles and various mobile plant.
The role involves mechanical fault finding, servicing and repairs on hydraulics, diesel engines and vehicle electrical systems, ensuring equipment is maintained safely and reliably to support operations.
You'll also complete maintenance documentation and work closely with operations to maximise equipment availability and minimise downtime.
Working Pattern
This role operates on a 12-week rotating shift pattern consisting of
9-week shift rotation (changing weekly)
- 06:00-14:00
- 14:00-22:00
- 22:00-06:00
Followed by
- Paid overtime available
- What They're Looking For
- NVQ Level 3 or recognised apprenticeship in Plant, Vehicle or Mechanical Engineering
- Experience maintaining mobile plant, forklift trucks, commercial vehicles, HGVs, agricultural or construction equipment
- Strong mechanical fault-finding skills
- Good understanding of hydraulics, diesel engines and vehicle electrical systems
- Full UK driving licence
- Flexible approach to shift working
- What's on Offer
- circa £50k
- Paid overtime
- Profit-related bonus scheme
- Company pension (employer 8%)
- Life assurance
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Free onsite gym
- Free onsite GP service
- Subsidised canteen
- Excellent long-term career progression with a well-established employer
This role would suit an experienced Plant Fitter, Mobile Plant Engineer, Forklift Engineer, HGV Technician, Agricultural Engineer or Commercial Vehicle Technician looking to join a secure, well-invested business offering varied equipment, excellent overtime opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package.
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Mobile Plant Fitter employer: Yolk Recruitment Ltd
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