Plant and Vehicle Fitter

Carrington West; Stafford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Plant and Vehicle Fitter to repair and maintain its vehicles and machinery in Stafford. The role involves a mix of day and night shifts, with significant flexibility and travel required. The successful candidate will need relevant qualifications such as NVQ/SVQ and possess their own tools with an annual allowance provided.

Benefits

Life Assurance Scheme - Death in Service, 2 times salary

Holidays - 20 days + all bank holidays

Pension

Enhanced Family Friendly Policies

Long service awards (additional leave) and extra Bank Holidays

Company Rewards

Group income protection

Referral Scheme

Qualifications

• Relevant background in a similar role required.
• Proven repair and maintenance experience.
• Full UK Driving License needed.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain company vehicles and machinery.
• Provide on-site breakdown support.
• Maintain repair records.

Skills

Hydraulic systems

Plant diesel engines

Repair and maintenance

Understanding of safety regulations

Education

NVQ/SVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plant or Vehicle Maintenance

Tools

Small tools (spanners, screwdrivers, socket sets)

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Position: Plant and Vehicle Fitter
Salary: up to £40,950 plus van provided
Team: Plant
Status: Full-Time
Location: Stafford
Reporting to: Plant Director


Job Purpose:

Repair and maintain company vehicles, plant, and machinery as per schedules or Plant and Transport Director's direction.

Responsibilities:

- Regular night work
- Provide on-site breakdown support.
- Maintain repair records.
- Coordinate with Plant & Transport administrator.
- Adhere to Health & Safety Policy.

Experience and Qualifications:

- Relevant background in a similar role
- NVQ/SVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plant or Vehicle Maintenance or equivalent.
- Proficiency in hydraulic systems.
- Knowledge of plant diesel engines.
- Proven repair and maintenance experience.
- The role will require use of your own tools.
- Understanding of safety regulations.
- Full UK Driving License.

Benefits:

·Life Assurance Scheme - Death in Service, 2 times salary
·Holidays - 20 days + all bank holidays
·Pension
·Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
·Long service awards (additional leave)and extra Bank Holidays
·Company Rewards
·Group income protection
·Referral Scheme

This job involves a mix of day and night shifts, occasional travel, and comes with a tax-free working away allowance and a 30% uplift for night shifts. Day shifts are typically from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, night shifts from 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, with occasional mix-and-match shifts for repair coverage. Flexibility and varied work locations are key.

The right candidate will be open to 30% to 50% working away and this could be for several continuous months (but home at weekends) or a couple of weeks here and there (home at weekends).

When not working away you will either be working in Penkridge or will be on a site that is within travelling distance to your home address

You are expected to provide your own small tools (spanners, screwdrivers, socket sets, toolboxes etc) but you get an annual tool allowance of £300. Any big power tools or specialist stuff my client will provide.