Mechanical Plant Fitter

Kingdom People; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Plant Fitter to perform servicing, maintenance, and repairs on heavy construction equipment. The role requires strong mechanical skills and a full UK driving licence, offering a salary up to £38,000pa and opportunities for progression. This is a full-time, permanent position with ongoing training and development.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Great benefits

Qualifications

• Experience with construction equipment, HGVs, forklifts, or hydraulics.
• Full, valid UK driving licence is required.
• Strong mechanical skills in a practical environment.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and maintaining heavy plant and construction equipment.
• Performing routine inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Identifying and escalating faults to carry out repairs.

Skills

Proven experience with heavy plant

Strong mechanical knowledge

Ability to work independently

Good understanding of risk assessments

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent

Job description

Are you an experienced Plant Fitter or mechanically minded engineer with a background in plant, HGV, heavy engineering, or similar equipment? We're currently hiring a Plant Fitter (Mechanical / REME) to carry out servicing, maintenance, and repairs on a range of construction and heavy plant equipment.

Tell me more...

This is a hands‑on role where you'll be responsible for planned and reactive maintenance, routine servicing, and preventative checks to ensure equipment is always safe and operating at its best. You'll inspect, clean, and prepare machinery, replace parts, and support larger repairs alongside the team. It's an ideal role for someone with strong mechanical skills who thrives in a practical, problem‑solving environment.

Upto £38,000pa DOE, with great benefits and long‑term opportunities for progression.

What do you need?

• Proven experience with heavy plant, construction equipment, HGVs, forklifts, or hydraulics
• NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent in a relevant discipline (advantageous)
• Full, valid UK driving licence
• Strong mechanical knowledge and hands‑on approach
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good understanding of risk assessments and safe working practices
• Proactive, self‑motivated, and able to manage time effectively

What will you be doing?

• Servicing and maintaining heavy plant and construction equipment
• Performing routine inspections and preventative maintenance
• Identifying and escalating faults, carrying out repairs and part replacements
• Ensuring machinery is safe, clean, and ready for redeployment
• Supporting larger repairs as part of a team
• Working to manufacturer standards and health & safety regulations

The details:

• Full-time, permanent position
• Salary dependent on experience
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

If you're ready to bring your mechanical expertise to a varied and rewarding role, click the APPLY button now for a quick CV review - or call Steph for more information.

Kingdom People is acting within the capacity of a Recruitment Agency for their client