Mobile Plant Fitter

United Infrastructure; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An UK-based infrastructure services provider is seeking a hybrid/mobile Plant Fitter to join their team. This full-time role is pivotal for maintaining specialist Overhead Line equipment and vehicles, requiring UK-wide travel after an initial training period in Darlington. Successful candidates will need strong mechanical maintenance skills and various qualifications, including First Aid and environmental awareness. This position ensures contributions to a critical energy infrastructure and supports the low-carbon transition.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have Emergency First Aid at Work certification.
• Face Face Test qualification is required.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical maintenance on OHL plant and equipment.
• Support the mobilisation and demobilisation of plant for projects.
• Conduct pre-use inspections and routine servicing.

Skills

Emergency First Aid at Work

Face Face Test – Alphasolway

Fire Awareness

Harness and Fall Arrest

Environmental Awareness

ECITB Abrasive Wheels

Spill management

BORDA Off Road Driver – 4x4 Pick Ups

DVLA Towing License Training and Test

Time served Fitter with recognized qualifications

CITB/CPCS or recognized equivalent certificate

Strap & Chains competence

Job description

United Infrastructure is a UK-based infrastructure services company delivering critical energy, power, water, telecoms and social infrastructure projects. Following the acquisition of Wood’s UK Transmission & Distribution business, United Infrastructure has strengthened its capabilities in power engineering, construction and asset optimisation, supporting grid resilience and the transition to a low-carbon energy system. The company partners with public and private clients to deliver safe, sustainable and future-ready infrastructure across the UK.

Job Description

United Infrastructure Transmission & Distribution are recruiting for a hybrid/mobile Plant Fitter. This is a full time, permanent position. In this role you would be required to be based at Darlington, County Durham for a minimum of 24 weeks for familiarisation and training. Thereafter you would operate independently. This lead-in period is essential to ensure they are fully aligned with our operational standards and procedures. UK travel is also required in the role.

As a UK wide operation, you will work as part of a team who are responsible for the Planning & Control of Servicing. This will include the day to day repairs of HGV and varied fleet equipment as well as the planned maintenance of Specialised Overhead Line Winching & Tensioning Machinery.

What You Will Do

• Carry out mechanical maintenance and repairs on specialist OHL plant & Equipment including winches, Puller/tensioners Tractors HGVs and other specialist plant and equipment.
• Support mobilisation and demobilisation of plant for OHL projects.
• Conduct pre-use inspections, fault finding, and routine servicing of mechanical systems.
• Carry out preventative maintenance and scheduled servicing in line with manufacturer and company standards.
• Ensure all repair work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
• Maintain accurate service and repair records in compliance with company procedures.
• Work on-site to attend breakdowns and perform emergency repairs when required.
• Order and fit replacement parts, ensuring cost-effective and timely repairs.
• Adhere to all relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• communicate effectively with the workshop team, supervisors, and site managers regarding job progress and issues with plant and equipment.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to maintaining a clean and organised working environment.

In accordance with British Assessment Certifications OHSAS 18001, ISO9001:2000 and ISO 14001, each employee will comply with and contribute to the effective implementation of the UIG T&D's policies:

• Health and Safety Policy
• Quality Policy
• Ethical Code of Conduct Policy
• Drug & Alcohol Policy

Qualifications

What We Are Looking For

The role requires the following skills and attributes:

• Emergency First Aid at Work
• Face Face Test – Alphasolway
• Fire Awareness
• Harness and Fall Arrest
• Environmental Awareness
• ECITB Abrasive Wheels
• Spill management
• BORDA Off Road Driver – 4x4 Pick Ups
• DVLA Towing License Training and Test
• Time served Fitter, holding recognised qualifications with a Dealership or Company that relates to Roles/Duties e.g. Tractor Dealership/ Plant/Transport Dealership / Relevant Construction Company
• CITB / CPCS or recognised equivalent Lorry Loader certificate desirable
• Strap & Chains – Loads must be fully competent

Applicants for this role must have Right to Work in the UK.

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