Plant and Equipment Fitter

Manpower UK Ltd; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Plant and Equipment Fitter based in Redditch. This role involves maintaining and repairing various plant machinery across multiple contracts. Candidates should have proven experience in mechanical maintenance and a full UK driving licence. The position offers a salary of £36,000 - £38,000 and additional perks such as annual leave and training opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Enhanced family leave and wellbeing support

Training and development opportunities

Tools and support provided

Discounts and employee perks

Paid volunteer days

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mechanical maintenance or fitting, ideally within plant or arboriculture.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Comfortable working across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair faults on plant and equipment.
• Conduct regular maintenance and servicing.
• Travel to operational sites for repairs.
• Keep accurate service logs and maintenance records.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Fault-finding skills

Working independently

Safety-conscious approach

Job description

Plant and Equipment Fitter
Location: Redditch, B98 9HF (covering surrounding areas)
Salary: 36,000 - 38,000 DOE
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week

About the Role
We are seeking a reliable and experienced Plant and Equipment Fitter to join our operational team, based out of Redditch. You will be responsible for maintaining, servicing, and repairing a range of plant, grounds maintenance, and arboricultural machinery across multiple high-profile contracts.
This role plays a key part in supporting operations in South Yorkshire, Birmingham (Keir Group), and on HS2 sites, including coordination with subcontractors and managing equipment movements between depots.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair faults on plant and equipment including tractors, mowers, chippers, and chainsaws.
• Conduct regular maintenance and servicing to ensure reliability and compliance with safety standards.
• Travel to operational sites (including South Yorkshire) to carry out mobile repairs and support subcontracted work.
• Prepare equipment for transport and deployment between depots.
• Keep accurate service logs and maintenance records.
• Ensure all work is carried out in line with HSE guidelines and company policies.

Requirements

• Proven experience in mechanical maintenance or fitting, ideally within plant, grounds maintenance, or arboriculture.
• Strong fault-finding skills with the ability to work independently.
• Comfortable working across multiple sites and engaging with various operational teams.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Flexible, reliable, and safety-conscious approach to work.

What's on Offer

• Salary: 36,000 - 38,000 depending on experience
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Enhanced family leave and wellbeing support
• Training and development opportunities
• Tools and support provided
• Discounts and employee perks
• Paid volunteer days

Ready to take your skills on the road and support critical operational sites?
Apply now and become part of a team making a visible impact across major UK infrastructure projects.