Plant Fitter

MJ Church Ltd; Chippenham; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

MJ Church is seeking an experienced Plant Fitter to join our team at the Star Farm facility. You will diagnose, repair, and maintain heavy plant equipment to ensure safety and efficiency on client sites across the Southwest and Wales.

Based in a busy civil engineering environment, you will work Monday to Friday with potential overtime and travel. You should bring your own tools, hold a relevant apprenticeship or NVQ, and be prepared for occasional overnight stays.

Qualifications

• Formal apprenticeship or engineering qualification in Plant / Agricultural maintenance and repairs (NVQ level 3 or equivalent).
• Proven track record with repair and maintenance of heavy construction equipment.
• Full UK driving licence and the flexibility to travel, overtime and support plant equipment on customer sites when needed.

Responsibilities

• Undertake servicing and repairs to plant equipment. Travel and overnight stays may be required from time to time.
• Identify mechanical / electrical issues on plant equipment using technical knowledge and diagnostic equipment.
• Complete paperwork and other systems (job write ups and service reports).
• Liaise with customers and site staff to ensure smooth and professional service.
• Maintain high standards of safety, professionalism, housekeeping, and compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Always represent MJ Church (Plant) Ltd in a professional manner.

Skills

Plant maintenance

Diesel engines

Electrical systems

Hydraulics

Self-motivation

Flexible travel

Education

NVQ level 3 in Plant maintenance

Apprenticeship in engineering

Tools

Power tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Monday to Friday, 6:00am–6:00pm. Expected hours: 57.5 per week. Overtime, travel and occasional overnight stays may be required.

MJ Church is a leading Civil Engineering and Earthworks contractor operating across England. We deliver projects valued between £100,000 and £60 million for public and private sector clients across diverse industries. Alongside our core construction services, we have a growing waste management business expanding across the Southwest and Wales.

Joining MJ Church offers an exciting and challenging opportunity for driven individuals seeking professional and personal growth in a dynamic, results-focused environment.

The Role

M J Church (Plant) Ltd have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Plant Fitter to join our team. Are you an experienced engineer with a passion for diagnosing, repairing and maintaining heavy plant equipment? We’re looking for an established plant fitter to be based out of our Star Farm facility, helping to ensure our Plant equipment operates safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.

Responsibilities:

• Undertake servicing and repairs to plant equipment or miscellaneous equipment. Travel and over night stays may be required from time to time.
• To identify mechanical / electrical issues on plant equipment using technical knowledge and computer diagnostic equipment.
• All work to be carried out within time guides and report to management where additional work may be needed.
• Completion of paperwork and other systems (job write ups and service reports. )
• Liaise with customers and site staff to ensure smooth and professional service.
• Maintaining high standards of safety, professionalism, housekeeping, and compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Always Represent M J Church (Plant) Ltd in a professional manner.

Who You Are

You have experience maintaining heavy construction equipment, take a practical approach to problems and work independently. You provide your own tools and can travel to customer sites when needed.

Key Skills

• Formal apprenticeship or engineering qualification in Plant / Agricultural maintenance and repairs (NVQ level 3 or equivalent)
• Proven track record with experience in the repair and maintenance of heavy construction equipment.
• Technical competence on diesel engines, transmissions , drive lines , hydraulics and electrical systems
• Self-motivated and have a can do attitude.
• Own tools and equipment required
• A full UK driving licence and the flexibility to travel, work overtime, and support our Plant equipment on customers sites requirements when needed.

Working hours are Monday to Friday 6.00am-6.00pm. Overtime may be required.

• Overtime is paid after 45 hours per week
• 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme

Expected hours: 57.5 per week