Ground/Plant Fitter

Ealing Council (London Borough of Ealing); London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Ealing Council is seeking a Ground/Plant Fitter to join their team. The role involves diagnosing technical issues with plant machinery, performing daily repairs, and maintaining service records. The successful candidate will benefit from a competitive salary of up to £50,000, along with training, pension, and generous holidays.

Benefits

Accredited training

Company pension

24 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Employee assistance programme

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience working in a workshop setting is required.
• Current full UK Driving licence or equivalent is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and resolving technical issues with vehicles and machinery.
• Daily defect repair and servicing of ride-on mowers and other equipment.
• Maintaining accurate records of repairs and maintenance.

Skills

Good communication skills

Understanding of grounds/plant machinery

Education

NVQ level 4 or City and Guilds level 3

Job description

Join to apply for the Ground/Plant Fitter role at Ealing Council (London Borough of Ealing).

Greener Ealing Ltd (GEL) provides high-quality Waste Collection, Street Cleansing, Grounds Maintenance, Parking services, and other environmental services for the London Borough of Ealing and its residents.

Due to our continued success, a great opportunity has arisen for a Ground/Plant Fitter.

Duties will include:

• Diagnosing and resolving technical issues with vehicles, plant, ground, and landscaping machinery
• Daily defect repair and servicing of ride-on mowers, strimmers, blowers, and more
• Maintaining accurate records of repairs and maintenance
• Ensuring workshop is kept to a high standard

To be successful, you must have:

• Minimum NVQ level 4 or City and Guilds level 3, or equivalent
• Current full UK Driving licence or equivalent
• Experience working in a workshop setting
• Understanding of grounds/plant machinery
• Good communication skills (verbal and written)

We offer:

• Up to £50,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• 40 hours per week
• Accredited training for the right candidate
• Company pension
• 24 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Employee benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Supportive team environment

Closing date: Wednesday, 2 July 2025

Download the detailed job specification here: Ground Plant Fitter

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Government Administration

This job is active and accepting applications.