Mechanical Fitter (Plant Machinery)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On site parking

In-house training

Overtime

Progression

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is seeking a Mechanical Fitter (Plant Machinery) in Cambridge. The role focuses on servicing, diagnosing faults and performing repairs on hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems, with in-house SANY training and progression opportunities.

You will join a well-established company offering specialist training, long-term progression, and a stable, workshop-based environment. On-site parking is provided, with overtime and fixed training included.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Workshop Engineer, Plant Engineer or similar.
• Strong mechanical and/or electrical fault-finding skills.
• Experience working on construction, agricultural or similar machinery.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing, maintenance and repair of machinery.
• Diagnose faults across hydraulic, mechanical and electrical systems.
• Perform fabrication and basic welding where required.
• Work on automotive and machinery electrical systems.
• Ensure all work is completed to high safety and quality standards.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Electrical fault-finding

Hydraulics

Servicing & maintenance

Fabrication/welding

Tools

Diagnostics tools

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Mechanical Fitter (Plant Machinery)

£21 – £24/hr + Overtime + Training + On Site Parking + Progression

*** Full In house SANY Machinery training ***

Cambridge

Are you an Engineer with a strong mechanical or electrical background looking to join a well-established company that offers specialist training and long-term progression?

Are you looking for a stable, workshop-based role where you can take ownership of repairs, fault finding and servicing on a wide range of construction machinery, while benefiting from fantastic in‑house training and mentorship from experienced senior engineers to further develop your technical skills?

This growing engineering business specialises in the maintenance and repair of machinery across sectors such as construction, agricultural and recycling. Due to continued success, they are now looking to bring in an experienced Workshop Engineer to strengthen their team.

In this role, you will be responsible for diagnosing faults, carrying out repairs and servicing equipment to a high standard. You will work on hydraulic, mechanical and electrical systems, playing a key role in ensuring machinery is maintained and ready for customer use.

This role would suit an experienced mechanical Engineer or Plant Engineer looking for a secure, well-supported position with opportunities to further develop and progress.

The Role:

• Carry out servicing, maintenance and repair of machinery
• Diagnose faults across hydraulic, mechanical and electrical systems
• Perform fabrication and basic welding where required
• Work on automotive and machinery electrical systems
• Ensure all work is completed to high safety and quality standards
• Monday – Friday, full-time workshop-based role

The Person:

• Experience as a Workshop Engineer, Plant Engineer or similar
• Strong mechanical and/or electrical fault-finding skills
• Experience working on construction, agricultural or similar machinery

Reference: BBBH26384

Keywords: Engineer, Plant Engineer, Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulics, Maintenance, Repair, Construction Machinery, Engineering

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.