HGV & Plant Fitter

Travail Employment Group; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

20 days holiday + BHs

Industrial work environment

Job summary

Travail Employment Group is seeking an experienced HGV & Plant Fitter in Doncaster to join a busy engineering team. You will service, maintain and repair HGVs, trailers and plant machinery, diagnosing faults across mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems.

A valid UK driving licence is required, with HGV Class 1 advantageous. The role offers days-only work with a salary of £40-45k plus overtime, plus generous holiday entitlement.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3, apprenticeship or equivalent qualification in Heavy Vehicle, Plant or Agricultural Engineering.
• Experience in maintaining HGVs, trailers, excavators, plant equipment or agricultural machinery.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills across mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out servicing, maintenance and repairs on HGVs, trailers and plant machinery.
• Diagnosing and rectifying mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and transmission faults.
• Conducting fault-finding and root cause analysis to minimise downtime.
• Completing repairs in workshop and at customer sites when required.
• Maintaining accurate service and maintenance records.
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and in line with company procedures.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Fault finding

Servicing & maintenance

Customer communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 / Apprenticeship in Heavy Vehicle or Plant Engineering

Job description

HGV & Plant Fitter

£40-45k plus overtime - days only - Doncaster

Are you an experienced HGV or Plant Fitter looking for your next challenge?

We are seeking a skilled and motivated mechanic to join a busy engineering and maintenance team, working on a varied fleet of heavy vehicles, plant machinery and specialist equipment. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established business where no two days are the same.

As the HGV & Plant Fitter, you'll be responsible for the inspection, maintenance, diagnosis and repair of a range of HGVs, trailers, agricultural and plant equipment, ensuring machinery remains safe, reliable and operational. Duties will include:

Carrying out servicing, maintenance and repairs on HGVs, trailers and plant machinery.

Diagnosing and rectifying mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and transmission faults.

Conducting fault-finding and root cause analysis to minimise downtime.

Completing repairs both in the workshop and at customer sites when required.

Supporting specialist modifications, upgrades and bespoke engineering projects.

Maintaining accurate service and maintenance records.

Ensuring all work is completed safely and in line with company procedures.

Delivering high standards of workmanship and customer service at all times.

We're interested in hearing from candidates with experience in HGV, agricultural, plant, construction equipment or heavy vehicle maintenance. Ideally, you will have:

NVQ Level 3, apprenticeship or equivalent qualification in Heavy Vehicle, Plant or Agricultural Engineering.

Experience maintaining HGVs, trailers, excavators, plant equipment or agricultural machinery.

Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills across mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems.

The ability to work independently and make effective repair decisions.

A proactive approach and excellent problem-solving abilities.

Good communication skills and a customer-focused attitude.

Full UK Driving Licence.

HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence would be advantageous, but not essential.

What's on Offer? The package for the HGV plant fitter includes:

Salary: £40-45k basic (up to £19 per hour) depending on experience.

Overtime: Paid at x1.5 Saturdays and x2 on Sundays if worked.

Holidays: 20 days plus bank holidays, increasing by 2 days per year up to 30 days plus bank holidays.

Environment: Industrial setting working on a fleet of heavy processing plant and equipment.

Future: Well-established business operating within a secure and growing industry.