Heavy Plant Workshop Fitter: Maintenance & Diagnostics

Kemp Recruitment Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Ongoing training

Career progression

Job summary

Kemp Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Workshop Plant Fitter for a workshop-based role in the Leeds area. You will maintain, repair, and refurbish a wide range of heavy plant machinery, ensuring high safety and reliability.

Working Monday to Friday, 7:30am–5:00pm with overtime paid at 1.4. A professional qualification in Heavy Vehicle/Plant Maintenance and a full UK driving licence are required.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Heavy Vehicle/Plant Maintenance and Repair.
• Relevant experience in the last 2 years.
• Experience working on heavy plant machinery in a workshop.
• Strong mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical knowledge.
• Full UK driving licence.
• CSCS Card advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine maintenance and servicing on heavy plant machinery.
• Conduct mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical repairs.
• Complete component rebuilds, strip-downs, and refurbishment of machinery and plant equipment.
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults using appropriate diagnostic tools.
• Carry out safety inspections and pre-hire checks.
• Ensure all equipment complies with health and safety regulations and company standards.
• Maintain accurate service and repair records.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Hydraulic knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Fault finding

Driving licence

CSCS card advantageous

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Heavy Vehicle/Plant Maintenance and Repair

Job description

Kemp Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Workshop Plant Fitter for a workshop-based role in the Leeds area. You will maintain, repair, and refurbish a wide range of heavy plant machinery, ensuring high safety and reliability.

Working Monday to Friday, 7:30am–5:00pm with overtime paid at 1.4. A professional qualification in Heavy Vehicle/Plant Maintenance and a full UK driving licence are required.