Mobile Plant Fitter

Neos Recruitment Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Mobile Plant Fitter to maintain and repair plant and machinery in Leeds. The ideal candidate will have experience as a Plant Fitter or in Mechanical Engineering, with a focus on diagnosing faults. Responsibilities include conducting routine servicing, maintaining service records, and ensuring safety standards. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and overtime opportunities, with a van provided.

Benefits

Company van provided

Overtime pay (Paid at Time & Half)

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role as a Plant Fitter or in Mechanical Engineering.
• Proven ability to diagnose and repair faults across machinery.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, and repair plant and lifting equipment.
• Conduct routine servicing and maintenance.
• Maintain and update service records.

Skills

Diagnosing faults

Repairing machinery

Using large workshop tools

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Basic electrical systems knowledge

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Plant & Machinery or Land-Based Engineering

Job description

Job Opportunity: Mobile Plant Fitter

Location: Leeds
Salary: £35,000 - £36,000 + Overtime (Paid at Time & Half)
Hours: 7:30am - 5:00pm (45 hours per week)
Van Provided

We are currently seeking an experienced Mobile Plant Fitter to join our team, supporting the Workshop Manager and ensuring plant and machinery are maintained to the highest standard. This role involves both workshop and mobile responsibilities, providing essential maintenance, servicing, and repair of a wide range of plant and lifting equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, and repair plant, machinery, and lifting equipment
• Conduct routine servicing and maintenance using specialist tools and equipment
• Dismantle faulty components, carry out repairs or replacements, and reassemble
• Complete thorough equipment checks prior to first use
• Accurately diagnose faults using reports and testing methods
• Maintain and update service records
• Escalate complex issues to management when required
• Ensure the workshop and work areas remain clean, tidy, and safe
• Perform basic welding and operate lifting equipment in line with LOLER regulations
• Adhere to all Health & Safety policies and safe working practices

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience in a similar Plant Fitter or Mechanical Engineering role
• Proven ability to diagnose and repair faults across a range of machinery
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems and basic electrical systems
• Experience using large workshop tools and equipment
• NVQ Level 3 in Plant & Machinery or Land-Based Engineering (desirable)
• M&E experience and FLT certification (beneficial)

Person Specification

• Able to work independently and use own initiative
• Creative problem-solver with a proactive mindset
• Strong organisational skills and high attention to detail
• Team-oriented with strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Competent with tools, machinery, and engineering principles
• Computer literate
• Committed to safe working and promoting a positive safety culture

If you're a skilled Plant Fitter looking for a stable, rewarding role with excellent overtime opportunities and a company van included, we'd love to hear from you.