Mechanical Fitter (Plant Equipment)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading plant machinery provider is seeking a skilled Mechanical Fitter for a dynamic role that balances workshop and fieldwork. This position offers a competitive salary, generous overtime, and a personal use company vehicle. You will be part of a dedicated team, responsible for maintaining state-of-the-art machinery and ensuring optimal performance. With flexible hours and opportunities for progression, this role is perfect for those looking to advance their careers in a supportive environment. Join a company that values work-life balance and offers a pathway to grow your skills and expertise.

Benefits

Generous Overtime

Tool Allowance

Personal Use Company Vehicle

Progression Opportunities

Flexible Hours

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical fitting or similar roles.
• Knowledge of plant, agricultural, or HGV machinery.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned and reactive maintenance on machinery.
• Work both in the workshop and on-site across Exeter.

Skills

Mechanical Fitting

Plant Equipment Maintenance

Electrical Knowledge

Fault Diagnosis

HGV Experience

Education

Relevant Technical Qualifications

Tools

iPad for Job Management

Job description

Mechanical Fitter (Plant Equipment)
35,000 - 38,000 (OTE 42k) + Generous Overtime + Tool Allowance + 42.5 hour weeks + Personal Use Company Vehicle + Progression within Company
Exeter, Devon

Are you a Mechanical Fitter or similar looking for a varied role split between site-based and the field with a van provided, where you will be carrying out maintenance work at breakdowns and pre-delivery Inspections on state-of-the-art machinery within a leading Plant machinery provider, offering ongoing progression and overtime to increase your earnings?

This company are a leading plant and heavy construction machinery provider with numerous depots around the UK. They have around 25 years' experience and a team of highly skilled, dedicated engineers situated in their Stratford-upon-Avon depot and are now looking to grow this team.

In this role roll you will be split between the workshop and field across an Exeter patch with flexible hours, working on a range of machinery after receiving initial product training. You will work within a tight-knit team of engineers, diagnosing faults, servicing machines, having daily jobs sent through to an iPad provided.

This role would suit a Mechanical Fitter or similar looking for a days-only, mobile role within a leading company who offer a good working environment and work-life balance.

The Role

• Undertake Planned Maintenance, Reactive Maintenance and PDIs of machinery
• Working a 60 - 40 split between the workshop and field
• 42.5-hour weeks Monday to Friday, with flexible start times
• Covering an Exeter patch with company vehicle provided with personal use granted

The Person

• Mechanical fitter or similar
• Plant, Agricultural or HGV experience
• Commutable to Exeter

Reference Number: BBBH19545

Workshop, Fitter, Technician, Engineer, Mechanical, Electrical, Plant, Agricultural, Vehicle, Site, Days-based, Overtime, HGV, Exeter, Devon

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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