HGV/Plant Fitter

Tarmac; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension

Employee Assistance helpline

Employee Communities

Job summary

Tarmac Trading Limited is seeking an experienced HGV Fitter to join the National Road Planning team based near Rand, Lincolnshire (LN8 5NJ). This role focuses on maintaining and supporting the NRP fleet to ensure vehicles are safe, compliant and ready for operation across the UK road network.

As part of a safety- and quality-driven environment, you will perform servicing, inspections, diagnostics, and repairs, with occasional on-site breakdown support.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as HGV Fitter or in a similar maintenance role.
• Good understanding of vehicle and mobile plant maintenance practices.
• Ability to diagnose faults and perform preventive maintenance.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support the NRP fleet to keep vehicles safe and compliant.
• Carry out servicing, inspections, maintenance and repairs to manufacturer specs.
• Diagnose faults and perform reactive maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Record maintenance work, labour hours, and parts used in company systems.
• Assist with parts stock replenishment and inventory control.
• Complete documentation for planned and unplanned maintenance.
• Provide breakdown support and participate in out-of-hours call-outs as needed.

Skills

HGV Fitter

Maintenance Technician

Plant Fitter

Teamwork

Job description

HGV Fitter

Build the Future with Tarmac

Are you a skilled HGV Fitter looking for a role where your expertise is valued, every day brings variety, and you'll be part of a team that keeps the UK's road network moving? At Tarmac , we're looking for an experienced and motivated HGV Fitter to join our National Road Planning (NRP) team based in Rand, Lincolnshire (LN8 5NJ) , close to Lincoln. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a business that values collaboration, inclusion, safety, and continuous improvement. At Tarmac, we believe that who you are matters. We are committed to creating an environment where people can thrive, develop their careers, and make a real impact.

What You'll Be Doing

Reporting to the Workshop Manager, you'll play a key role in maintaining and supporting the NRP fleet, ensuring vehicles remain safe, compliant, and operational across the UK road network. While primarily workshop-based, there will be occasions where you'll attend breakdowns and provide support on-site.

• Carrying out planned servicing, inspections, maintenance, and repairs in line with manufacturer specifications and company procedures
• Diagnosing faults and undertaking reactive maintenance to minimise vehicle downtime
• Recording all maintenance activities, labour hours, and parts used through company systems
• Raising requirements for parts and stock replenishment while supporting effective inventory management
• Completing job documentation accurately for both planned and unplanned maintenance activities
• Supporting preventative maintenance programmes and identifying opportunities to improve fleet reliability
• Maintaining excellent housekeeping standards and ensuring work areas remain clean, safe, and compliant with 5S principles
• Providing breakdown support when required, including participation in out-of-hours call-out activities depending on experience

What We Are Looking For

We're seeking a proactive and dependable individual with a strong mechanical background and a passion for delivering high standards of workmanship.

• Proven experience working as an HGV Fitter, Maintenance Technician, Plant Fitter, or within a similar maintenance environment
• Strong organisational and communication skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good understanding of operational mobile plant and vehicle maintenance practices
• A full UK manual driving licence with no more than six penalty points
• A commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• An LGV (HGV) licence
• Previous plant fitting experience

Why Tarmac

We don't just offer a job, we offer a career. Alongside this role, you'll have access to industry-leading rewards, development opportunities, and a culture that puts people first, including:

• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
• Access to our Employee Communities, where you can network, learn from others, and increase your awareness of the support available to you.
• Our three Employee Communities are: Health and Wellbeing, Inclusion and Identity, Personal Growth and Development

Forces Friendly Employer

Tarmac is committedto being a Forces -friendly employer. If you're coming from a military background, we'll support your transition and help you build a successful career with us.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

We’re proud to be part of CRH, and even prouder to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committedto creating an inclusive environment for everyone.

If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, we're here to support you.

Tarmac Trading Limited

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