Heavy Plant Fitter

Wolviston Management Services Ltd

Redcar

On-site

GBP 28,000 - 38,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Defined contribution pension scheme

35 days annual leave

Life assurance

Comprehensive sick pay

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Standby and call-out payments

Job summary

Wolviston Management Services Ltd is recruiting a Heavy Plant Fitter to join the Teesside site engineering team. You will inspect, maintain and repair a varied fleet of heavy mobile plant, working closely with the Garage Team Leader to ensure safety, reliability and performance.

The role involves fault-finding, commissioning and continuous improvement across plant assets, with opportunities for structured training and progression within a multi-disciplinary environment.

Qualifications

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualifications as listed above.
Level 2 Certificate in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance or Level 2 Diploma in Construction Plant/Machinery Maintenance as acceptable routes.
Level 3 Diploma in Plant Maintenance or an engineering apprenticeship completed.

Responsibilities

Inspect, diagnose and repair a range of heavy plant and mobile equipment.
Carry out routine inspections of engines, gearboxes, hydraulics, electrical systems and tyres.
Fault find and repair mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, structural and lubrication issues.
Dismantle, repair or replace defective components and assemblies.
Maintain accurate maintenance records and update asset status systems.
Provide feedback on defects and corrective actions to colleagues.

Skills

Fault finding

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical systems

Education

NVQ Level 3

Level 2 Certificate in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance

Level 2 Diploma in Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance

Level 3 Diploma in Plant Maintenance

Completed engineering apprenticeship

Job description

Heavy Plant Fitter

Location: Redcar, Cleveland

Contract Type: Permanent / Full Time

Closing Date: Oct 6th, 2026

Ref: 1645793

Wolviston Management Services are delighted to be supporting a leading heavy industrial manufacturing organisation based on Teesside in the appointment of a Heavy Plant Fitter to join their established engineering function.

This is a key, hands‑on role within the site workshop and plant process areas, reporting directly to the Garage Team Leader. You will play a critical part in maintaining the reliability, safety and performance of a wide range of heavy mobile plant assets, supporting production, operational efficiency and site safety objectives.

Working as part of a multi‑disciplined engineering team, you will deliver a high‑quality maintenance and repair service, responding effectively to breakdowns, defects and improvement opportunities across the plant fleet.

The Role

As Heavy Plant Fitter, you will be responsible for the inspection, maintenance, fault‑finding and repair of a varied range of heavy plant and mobile equipment, ensuring assets remain safe, compliant and fit for purpose.

Typical equipment includes heavy plant machinery, slab carriers, CAT‑based equipment, skip carriers, forklifts, excavators, skid steers and associated mobile assets.

You will use your technical expertise, diagnostic skills and practical experience to identify issues, implement corrective actions and contribute to continuous improvement across the engineering function.

Key Responsibilities

Inspect, diagnose and assess plant and mobile equipment using specialist diagnostic and computer‑based tools
Carry out routine inspections of engines, gearboxes, hydraulics, electrical systems, tyres and structural components
Fault find and repair mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, structural and lubrication system issues
Dismantle, repair or replace defective components and assemblies
Undertake all aspects of mobile plant maintenance, repairs and asset enhancements
Reassemble, test and commission equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation
Inspect new equipment prior to use on site
Maintain accurate maintenance records and update asset status systems
Provide clear feedback on defects, failures and corrective actions to colleagues and management
Use a wide range of hand and power tools, including lifting, welding and cutting equipment
Carry out ongoing safety inspections and promote a strong safety‑first culture
Respond to plant breakdowns, including out‑of‑hours call‑outs when required
Liaise with and manage third‑party contractors for specialist repair activities
Operate and drive machinery during commissioning, testing and recovery activities

Training & Development

The organisation is committed to long‑term investment in its people. You will benefit from a structured training and development programme designed to support your progression into a multi‑skilled mechanical professional.

Career development is supported through a full competency framework, bespoke training plans, mentoring from experienced engineers and long‑term development pathways.

About You

Qualified to a minimum of NVQ Level 3, or holding one of the following (or equivalent):
- Level 2 Certificate in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance
- Level 2 Diploma in Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance
- Level 3 Diploma in Plant Maintenance
- Or a completed, recognised engineering apprenticeship
Previous experience in mechanical maintenance within a heavy engineering, industrial or commercial environment
Mobile plant operator licence desirable
Strong fault‑finding capability across mechanical and hydraulic systems
Flexible, proactive and eager to learn and develop
Confident communicator, able to engage with colleagues at all levels
Able to plan workload around operational demands and work effectively on own initiative
Committed to safe working practices at all times
Knowledge of steelmaking or similar heavy process environments advantageous but not essential (full training provided)

What's on Offer

This organisation recognises that its people are its greatest asset and offers a comprehensive benefits package, alongside ongoing investment in training and career development.

Benefits include