Mobile Plant Fitter

SF Recruitment; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A machinery maintenance company in the UK is looking for a Mobile Plant Fitter to perform maintenance and repairs on hydraulic and electrical systems of various plant machinery. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience and possess a full UK driving licence. The role offers a competitive salary up to £56,000 plus overtime and entails travel to different sites across the UK. This position emphasizes safety, teamwork, and effective communication.

Benefits

Company Van and Tools Provided

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required.
• Experience working with heavy machinery (at least 2 years).
• Experience with Hydraulics and Electrics.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, fault-find, and repair plant machinery.
• Conduct pre-hire and post-hire inspections.
• Communication with team and Depot Supervisor.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Health and safety understanding

Practical and physical skills

High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Organised and calm under pressure

Proactive and flexible

Ability to prioritise work

Team-oriented attitude

Education

NVQ in Plant Maintenance or Equivalent

Valid CSCS card

Job description

Mobile Plant Fitter Newark Up to £56,000 + Overtime 48 hours

Purpose of the role:

Working under the direction of the Depot Supervisor, the Mobile Fitter will have experience of maintaining, fault finding and repairing of the Hydraulic and Electrical Systems of plant machinery and their corresponding drawings. They will be able to work on large and small piling rigs and develop their knowledge of the following disciplines are essential, drilling & grouting, anchors, SFA, and soil nailing, fault finding and repairing all types of plant. The post holder will be working lone as well as part of a team. Day to day the role will be based at our Newark HQ, but with travel out to various sites across the UK as and when required.

Mobile Fitter Main Duties:

• Reporting directly to the Depot Supervisor or their nominee, to set the highest possible professional standards at all times, specifically in regard to safety, quality and productivity.
• To carry out the duties as directed by the Depot Supervisor.
• Responsible for checking all machinery that comes from and goes out to sites.
• Completion of pre-hire inspection sheets and distributing out with the relevant machine.
• Storing copies of inspection sheets in relevant machine files.
• Carrying out post-hire inspections, recording any damages / faults that are identified and passing information on as required.
• Working with the Depot Supervisor on prioritizing and planning future workload.
• Ordering spare parts as required with stores.
• Going through the weekly maintenance sheets and recording faults as well as helping to plan repairs.
• Updating fleet hours and servicing data on dashboard.
• Maintaining records for all rigs in line with STEQ processes.
• To ensure that all operations are carried out safely and in accordance with the ruling Company Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental policies, Integrated Management System and method statements.
• Checking equipment before its used and keeping it well maintained and serviced.
• To be aware of the Integrated Management system, company policies, together with any relevant procedures and Risk Assessments.
• To work as part of a team.
• To communicate effectively with others.
• To work hours as directed by the Foreman and/or management and be punctual.
• Attending breakdowns at customer sites as and when required by the business (this may mean staying away from home in the evenings).

Mobile Fitter Specification:

• Understanding of health and safety.
• Practical and physical skills.
• Friendly and approachable while professional.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Will be organised and calm under pressure.
• Proactive, positive, and flexible to the needs of the business and the role.
• Ability to prioritise own work and work of others to meet deadlines and achieve targets in a fast‑paced dynamic environment.
• Demonstrates a solid one team approach and "can do" attitude.
• Commitment to developing own skills, knowledge and behaviours required for the role.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Full UK driving licence (Company Van and Tools Provided).
• Valid CSCS card would be advantageous.
• NVQ in Plant Maintenance (Or Equivalent).
• Experience working with heavy machinery (at least 2 years) e.g. Plant, Construction Machinery, Drilling & Piling Rigs, Agricultural or Military.
• Experience of working with Hydraulics & Electrics.