Mobile Plant Fitter

Thrive International; Greater London; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive International is seeking a skilled Mobile Plant Fitter to service, repair and maintain a fleet of heavy mobile and fixed plant across sites in the UK. You will work on shovels, excavators, crushers, screeners and conveyors, ensuring efficient operation and timely parts ordering.

The role requires independence, strong knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, and transmission systems, with welding capability and a valid UK driving licence. Permanent role, on-site with travel.

Qualifications

• Solid experience working on heavy mobile and fixed plant (shovels, excavators, crushers, screeners, conveyors).
• Confident working independently and using your own initiative.
• Strong knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, electrics and transmission/drive systems.
• Experience with diagnostic software on construction equipment is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Service and repair a fleet of mobile and fixed plant equipment.
• Maintain excavator attachments including pulverisers and grabs.
• Liaise with suppliers to identify and order parts.
• Collaborate with site engineers and depot managers to ensure timely completion of jobs.
• Complete accurate job and service reports.

Skills

Heavy plant experience

Diesel engines

Hydraulics

Welding

Driving licence

MS Office

Tools

Diagnostic software

Job description

Mobile Plant Fitter - Up to £45,000

We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established building supplies company for an experienced Mobile Plant Fitter to join their maintenance team, servicing, repairing and maintaining a fleet of mobile and fixed plant equipment.

The Role

• Work on heavy mobile and fixed plant, including shovels, excavators, crushers, screeners and conveyors
• Repair and maintain excavator attachments, including concrete pulverisers and clamshell grabs
• Liaise with suppliers to identify and order parts as required
• Work closely with site engineers and depot managers to ensure jobs are completed efficiently
• Complete job and service reports accurately and on time

What We're Looking For

• Solid experience working on heavy mobile and fixed plant (shovels, excavators, crushers, screeners, conveyors)
• Confident working independently and using your own initiative
• Strong knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, electrics and transmission/drive systems
• Experience with diagnostic software on construction equipment is an advantage
• Full, clean UK driving licence
• Competent welder (MMA and/or MIG)
• Good working knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 07:00-17:00, with occasional Saturday work as required. Some early starts or hours outside the norm may be needed.

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £45,000, depending on experience
• Genuine investment in learning, progression and development
• The chance to work with a modern, varied plant fleet

Full UK right to work required. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Work Location

On the road