Mobile Plant Fitter

EMR Group; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

EMR Group in Glasgow is seeking a Mobile Plant Fitter to join our maintenance team. The role covers reactive, predictive and planned maintenance across our sites, with a company van and tools provided.

You will fault-find on hydraulic power packs, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors and treatment machinery, carry out welding as required, and keep CMMS records up to date, while working Monday to Friday with overtime available.

Qualifications

• Completed a nationally recognised mechanical or fabrication apprenticeship (minimum Level 3).
• Proven background maintaining and repairing heavy plant and mobile machinery in engineering environments.
• Able to work independently and manage time, workload and site responsibilities.
• Committed to high standards, attention to detail and safe working practices.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, fault-find, maintain, and repair equipment including hydraulic power packs, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors and treatment machinery.
• Carry out proactive and reactive maintenance to prevent breakdowns.
• Maintain, monitor and document all service, maintenance and CMMS records.
• Identify, investigate and report machine faults using Root Cause Analysis to prevent recurrence.
• Perform MIG, TIG and other welding methods as required.
• Participate in ongoing training to stay compliant with industry standards.

Skills

Heavy plant maintenance

Autonomous worker

Safe working practices

Time management

Driving licence

Education

Apprenticeship Level 3

Job description

About Our Opportunity:

We are seeking a skilled Mobile Plant Fitter to join our team. As a core member of the maintenance function, you will carry out reactive, predictive, and planned maintenance across our sites. This is a mobile role covering locations within the Glasgow area only, with a company van and tools provided. Working hours are Monday-Friday, with overtime available.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Monitor, fault-find, maintain, and repair a wide range of equipment including hydraulic power packs, pumps, gearboxes, conveyor systems, and treatment machinery.
• Carry out proactive and reactive maintenance to prevent breakdowns and ensure smooth operational performance.
• Maintain, monitor, and document all service, maintenance, and CMMS records.
• Identify, investigate, and report machine faults and damages using Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to eliminate recurring issues
• Perform MIG, TIG, and other welding methods as required.
• Participate in ongoing training to stay compliant and aligned with industry standards.

About You:

• Completed a nationally recognised mechanical or fabrication apprenticeship (minimum Level 3), ideally higher-level or time-served.
• Proven background maintaining and repairing heavy plant and mobile machinery in engineering environments.
• Able to work independently, managing your own time, workload, and site responsibilities effectively.
• Committed to high standards, attention to detail, and safe working practices.
• Full UK driving licence (company van and tools provided)