Plant Fitter

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Alfreton CP; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Overtime paid

Training & development

Stable workshop environment

Job summary

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD are seeking an experienced Plant Fitter for a specialist engineering company servicing rail plant and RRVs. The role is workshop-based with occasional site work, offering a stable environment, regular overtime and long-term career prospects.

You will carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs, diagnose faults in hydraulic, mechanical, pneumatic and electrical systems, and contribute to overhauls and upgrades while maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience servicing, maintaining and repairing RRVs and rail plant.
• Strong mechanical and hydraulic fault-finding abilities.
• Electrical experience is advantageous.
• Ability to read hydraulic and electrical schematics.
• Full UK Driving Licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs on RRVs and rail plant equipment.
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic, mechanical, pneumatic and electrical faults.
• Complete major overhauls, refurbishments and upgrade projects.
• Work on safety-critical equipment including RCI systems.
• Read and interpret hydraulic and electrical schematics.
• Carry out fault finding using diagnostic equipment where applicable.
• Maintain accurate service and repair records.
• Occasional site work; primarily workshop-based.

Skills

Plant fitter experience

Mechanical fault-finding

Hydraulic fault-finding

Electrical fault-finding

Full UK Driving Licence

Welding / fabrication

Diagnostic equipment usage

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Our client is a specialist engineering company providing servicing, repairs, upgrades and maintenance on rail plant and Road Rail Vehicles (RRVs). Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an experienced Plant Fitter to join their close-knit workshop team, working on a wide variety of rail infrastructure equipment. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer looking for a stable, workshop-based role with regular overtime available and long-term career prospects.

Overview

• Carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs on Road Rail Vehicles (RRVs) and rail plant equipment
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic, mechanical, pneumatic and electrical faults
• Complete major overhauls, refurbishments and upgrade projects
• Work on safety-critical equipment including RCI (Rated Capacity Indicator) systems
• Read and interpret hydraulic and electrical schematics
• Carry out fault finding using diagnostic equipment where applicable
• Work alongside welders, machinists and electrical engineers on larger refurbishment projects
• Complete inspections and testing to ensure equipment meets required safety standards
• Maintain accurate service and repair records
• Ensure all work is completed safely and to a high standard
• Occasional site work may be required, although the role is primarily workshop-based

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Plant Fitter, Heavy Plant Engineer, Rail Plant Engineer or similar
• Strong mechanical and hydraulic fault-finding experience
• Electrical experience would be highly advantageous
• Experience working on excavators, RRVs, construction plant or specialist rail equipment
• Ability to read hydraulic and electrical schematics
• Experience using diagnostic equipment
• Welding or fabrication experience would be beneficial but not essential
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Ideally 10+ years' experience within the heavy plant or rail plant industry

Salary & Benefits

• £20.00+ per hour (higher salary available for the right candidate)
• 37.5-hour working week (Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm)
• Regular overtime available paid at time and a half
• Primarily workshop-based role
• Paid travel time for site work where applicable
• Company vehicle available for business travel when required
• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays (3 days reserved for Christmas shutdown)
• Death in Service benefit after 12 months' service
• Ongoing training and development
• Supportive, close-knit engineering team
• Long-term career progression opportunities