Plant Fitter

Perfect Placement; Dorney; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No weekends

40 hours

Training and development

Career progression

Friendly team

Job summary

Perfect Placement is seeking a Plant / Agricultural Fitter in Windsor, Berkshire, to service and repair a range of plant and agricultural equipment. The role involves diagnosing faults, conducting inspections, and performing hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical repairs in a busy workshop.

Ongoing training and development are provided, with a clear path for career progression. The successful candidate will join a friendly team, work Monday to Friday, and benefit from a stable, full-time position

Qualifications

• Proven experience diagnosing and repairing plant machinery and agricultural equipment.
• Strong mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical skills are required.
• Knowledge of vehicle electrics and hydraulics is essential.
• Welding and fabrication experience is desirable.
• Excellent record-keeping related to maintenance and repairs.
• Good communication and a team-oriented attitude are important.
• 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 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 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

Mechanical skills

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Welding & fabrication

Record-keeping

Teamwork

Overtime flexibility

Continuous learning

Health & safety

Tools

Welding equipment

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Plant / Agricultural Fitter Vacancy - Windsor, Berkshire

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 candidate 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.

Benefits of a Plant / Agricultural Fitter

• Salary up to £40,000 per annum
• Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week (7.30am - 4.30pm)
• No weekends required
• 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 of a Plant / Agricultural Fitter

• 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 of a Plant / Agricultural Fitter

• 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

If you have the relevant experience and are seeking a challenging role within a respected company, we encourage you to explore this opportunity further.