Plant Fitter

First Achieve Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A plant hire company in Glasgow is seeking a Plant Fitter to maintain and repair their fleet of equipment. The role involves diagnosing faults, performing routine maintenance, and ensuring safety compliance. The ideal candidate has relevant engineering qualifications and hands-on experience with plant machinery. A proactive, team-oriented mindset is essential. Competitive pay and overtime opportunities available.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Overtime opportunities

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with plant machinery or in a similar technical role.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills across mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• A strong commitment to safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults on plant hire equipment.
• Carry out routine maintenance to keep machinery performing at peak levels.
• Clearly communicate technical information to both customers and team members.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Hydraulic skills

Electrical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Education

Relevant qualifications in engineering (City & Guilds, NVQ, HND)

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Plant Fitter

Location: Glasgow

Pay: £16.00 - £17.00 per hour (depending on experience)

Hours: Monday to Friday, 42 hours per week (40 basic + 2 at enhanced rate)

Paid Monthly | Overtime Available

Are you passionate about keeping machines running at their best? We're looking for a Plant Hire Technician to play a key role in inspecting, maintaining, and repairing our fleet of plant hire equipment. Your work will ensure that every piece of machinery we provide is safe, reliable, and up to the high standards our customers expect.

You'll be central to our mission of delivering dependable hire solutions. By tackling issues before they become problems, you'll reduce downtime, increase customer satisfaction, and keep our operations running smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults on plant hire equipment.
• Carry out routine maintenance to keep machinery performing at peak levels.
• Proactively identify and resolve potential issues before they escalate.
• Clearly communicate technical information to both customers and team members.
• Maintain accurate service records and parts usage logs.
• Work independently and as part of a team to deliver results in a busy environment.
• Ensure Health & Safety compliance through regular checks and safe working procedures.
• Escalate complex issues to the Plant Operations Manager when required.
• Champion excellent customer service and uphold company standards in all interactions.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical engineering (City & Guilds, NVQ, HND or equivalent).
• Hands-on experience with plant machinery or in a similar technical role.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills across mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive, team-oriented mindset with attention to detail.
• A strong commitment to safety and quality.

Benefits

• Competitive pay: £14.50 - £17.00 per hour (DOE)
• Overtime opportunities to boost your earnings
• Stable weekday hours (Monday to Friday, 42 hours per week)
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunities for progression and development