Mobile Plant Fitter: Field & Site Maintenance | Van

Acorn Recruitment; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van provided

Full-time, permanent

Job summary

Acorn Recruitment is recruiting a Mobile Plant Fitter for Scunthorpe Steelworks. This permanent role covers maintenance, servicing, and repair across mobile plant equipment in a high-profile industrial setting. A mechanical qualification and a full UK driving licence are required, with travel to various sites as needed.

The role offers a competitive hourly rate starting at £18 per hour, with overtime (£27) and Sunday rates (£36), plus a company van for site and fieldwork.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Mobile Plant Fitter or Heavy Plant Mechanic.
• Mechanical qualification such as City & Guilds, NVQ, HNC or equivalent.
• Knowledge of construction plant equipment including excavators and dump trucks.
• Experience in quarrying, recycling or industrial environments.
• Full UK driving licence and own transport.
• CCNSG Site Safety Passport, or willingness to obtain one.
• Strong problem-solving and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to work independently and travel to different locations as required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance and servicing of mobile plant equipment.
• Fit meshes and bearings, and replace belts.
• Repair screening and crushing equipment and heavy plant.
• Diagnose faults and resolve mechanical issues efficiently.
• Maintain high standards of safety and site compliance.
• Complete additional maintenance and repair duties as required.

Skills

Mobile Plant Fitter

Heavy Plant Mechanic

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ / HNC or equivalent

Job description

Acorn Recruitment is recruiting a Mobile Plant Fitter for Scunthorpe Steelworks. This permanent role covers maintenance, servicing, and repair across mobile plant equipment in a high-profile industrial setting. A mechanical qualification and a full UK driving licence are required, with travel to various sites as needed.

The role offers a competitive hourly rate starting at £18 per hour, with overtime (£27) and Sunday rates (£36), plus a company van for site and fieldwork.