Heavy Plant Fitter — Hydraulics & Diagnostics (Workshop)

Acorn Recruitment; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Acorn Recruitment, on behalf of our client, is seeking an experienced Heavy Plant Fitter in Cardiff. The role will be based in a workshop, Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 4:00pm, focusing on servicing, maintenance and repairs of heavy plant machinery.

You will diagnose faults, service hydraulic and diesel systems, and work on equipment such as excavators, telehandlers, dumpers and crushers. Pre-employment drug screening is required.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical knowledge with a focus on hydraulics and diesel engines.
• Proven experience working on heavy plant machinery.
• Experience with brands such as JCB, Hitachi, Volvo, CAT, and Kubota is highly desirable.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs on mechanical, hydraulic, and basic electrical systems.
• Servicing and maintaining a variety of heavy plant machinery.
• Working on equipment including excavators, telehandlers, dumpers, and crushers.
• Ensuring all machinery is maintained to a safe and operational standard.
• Occasionally attending site-based repairs when required.

Skills

Hydraulics

Diesel engines

Heavy plant

JCB experience

Job description

Acorn Recruitment, on behalf of our client, is seeking an experienced Heavy Plant Fitter in Cardiff. The role will be based in a workshop, Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 4:00pm, focusing on servicing, maintenance and repairs of heavy plant machinery.

You will diagnose faults, service hydraulic and diesel systems, and work on equipment such as excavators, telehandlers, dumpers and crushers. Pre-employment drug screening is required.