Heavy Plant Fitter

AJP Recruitment; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A nationwide plant and hire company is seeking a Heavy Plant Field Service Engineer to service and repair various plant machinery. The role involves scheduled maintenance and responding to breakdowns. Ideal candidates will have solid experience with equipment such as MEWPs and forklifts, strong problem-solving skills, and a full UK driving licence. The position comes with a company van, tools, lodging, and a phone.

Benefits

Company van

Tools provided

Lodging

Mobile phone

Qualifications

• Good experience in maintaining plant equipment such as MEWPs, tractors, forklifts, and compressors.
• A full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and repairing heavy plant machinery.
• Carrying out scheduled maintenance and responding to breakdowns.
• Diagnosing mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Our client is a nationwide plant & hire company and due to growth they now require Heavy Plant Field Service Engineers to work on their large variety of plant across the local region.

The Role

This is a field service role, you will carry out servicing and repairs on a wide range of plant equipment and vehicles.

You’ll be supported with a company van, tools, lodging and phone.

• Servicing and repairing heavy plant machinery.
• Carrying out scheduled maintenance (PPM) and responding to breakdowns.
• Diagnosing mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults.

The Person

A good all‑round knowledge of plant equipment.

• Good experience in maintaining plant such as MEWPs, tractor, forklift, compressors, etc.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Someone who can work both on their own and as part of a team.
• A full UK driving licence is essential.