Plant Engineer

Perfect Placement UK Ltd; Windsor; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Supportive team

Career progression

Varied machinery work

Job summary

Perfect Placement UK Ltd is seeking a skilled Plant/Fitter in Windsor to service and maintain a diverse fleet of screeners, crushers and excavators. You will diagnose faults, perform repairs and support welding tasks in a busy workshop and on-site breakdowns.

The role offers ongoing training, a friendly team, and clear career progression within a stable, full-time position. You will work standard hours (Mon-Fri) with overtime opportunities when needed.

Qualifications

• Proven experience diagnosing and repairing plant machinery and agricultural equipment.
• Strong mechanical, hydraulic and electrical skills.
• Knowledge of vehicle electrics and hydraulics is essential.
• Welding and fabrication experience desirable.
• Excellent record-keeping skills related to maintenance and repairs.
• Good communication skills and team-oriented attitude.
• Flexibility to perform overtime and respond to breakdowns.
• Willingness to learn new machinery and systems.
• Strong commitment to health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and service a range of equipment, including screeners, crushers, and excavators.
• Conduct routine inspections and diagnostics to identify faults.
• Repair and replace hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical components.
• Assist with welding and fabrication tasks as required.
• Attend breakdown calls on-site and in the workshop to minimise downtime.
• Ensure all maintenance is documented accurately.
• Manage and control parts inventories and procure spare parts as needed.
• Perform safety checks and ensure compliance with health and safety legislation.
• Keep the workshop clean and organised.

Skills

Machinery diagnostics

Repairs & maintenance

Hydraulics

Electrical systems

Welding & fabrication

Record keeping

Teamwork

Health & safety

Job description

Our client, a well-established and reputable plant and agricultural machinery specialist based in Windsor, is seeking a skilled and experienced Plant / Agricultural Fitter to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional with strong technical knowledge in machinery diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance to contribute to a busy workshop environment.

The successful Plant Engineer will be responsible for maintaining a diverse fleet of equipment including screeners, crushers, excavators, and agricultural machinery, ensuring operational efficiency and compliance with health and safety standards.

• Salary up to £40,000 per annum
• Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week (7.30am – 4.30pm)
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Stable, full-time employment with opportunities for career progression
• Opportunities to work on a variety of plant and agricultural machinery

Duties:

• Maintain and service a range of equipment, including screeners, crushers, and excavators
• Conduct routine inspections and diagnostics to identify faults
• Repair and replace hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical components
• Assist with welding and fabrication tasks as required
• Attend breakdown calls on-site and in the workshop to minimise downtime
• Ensure all maintenance is documented accurately
• Manage and control parts inventories and procure spare parts as needed
• Perform safety checks and ensure compliance with health and safety legislation
• Keep the workshop clean and organised

Requirements:

• Proven experience in diagnosing and repairing plant machinery and agricultural equipment
• Strong mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical skills
• Knowledge of vehicle electrics and hydraulics is essential
• Welding and fabrication experience desirable
• Excellent record-keeping skills related to maintenance and repairs
• Good communication skills and team-oriented attitude
• Flexibility to perform overtime and respond to breakdowns
• Willingness to learn new machinery and systems
• Strong commitment to health and safety procedures