Plant Fitter

Prime Appointments; Braintree; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering company is seeking a skilled Plant Fitter for their team. The ideal candidate will diagnose faults, repair various machines, and collaborate effectively within a modern workshop environment. Opportunities for training and progression are available, making this role perfect for those who enjoy hands-on work with machinery.

Benefits

Competitive salary

29 days of annual leave

Support & Training offered

Progression available within the company

Modern workshop with fantastic facilities

Qualifications

• Experience in fault finding, diagnostics, and repairs.
• Strong understanding of engines, electrics, and hydraulics.
• Ability to follow technical guidelines and maintain service records.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs to a high standard.
• Servicing and repairing equipment such as water pumps and hydraulic equipment.
• Collaborating with the team to ensure equipment maintenance.

Skills

Fault finding

Diagnostics

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Understanding of hydraulics

Job description

A well-established engineering company based in Halstead is looking for a skilled Plant Fitter to join their growing team.

Who are the company?
The business have been established for over a quarter of a century and currently employ over 100 staff.

The business are looking for an experienced Plant Fitter or someone with a solid background in mechanical or electrical work on plant equipment, vehicles, or similar machinery.

Overview of role:

As a Plant fitter, you will be working in a modern, fully equipped workshop on a wide range of machines, with ongoing opportunities to up skill and develop your knowledge further.

Duties:

• Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs to a high standard
• Servicing and repairing equipment such as water pumps, hydraulic equipment and battery tools
• Working collaboratively with the team to ensure all equipment is maintained and operating efficiently
• Applying both electrical and mechanical skills across a variety of machines

Candidate requirements:

• Experience in fault finding, diagnostics, and repairs
• Strong understanding of engines, electrics, and hydraulics
• Ability to follow technical guidelines and maintain service records
• Previous experience working with plant machinery, vehicles, heavy machinery, generators, or similar equipment

Hours of work: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 5:00pm

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• 29 days of annual leave
• Support & Training offered
• Progression available within the company
• Modern workshop with fantastic facilities

If you enjoy variety in your day, taking on new challenges, and working with your hands, this could be the perfect role for you. Whether you have formal qualifications in mechanical/electrical engineering or hands-on experience with 2 & 4 stroke engines, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply online today or if you have got any questions, feel free to contact Jack at Prime Appointments for more details. You will find my contact details on our website.

I will look forward to speaking with you.