Plant Fitter

The Best Connection; Goole; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Enhanced overtime rates

Christmas shutdown

Additional long-service holiday entitl

Stable, long-term opportunity within a

Job summary

The Best Connection is seeking an experienced Plant Fitter for our workshop near Goole, with hours Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm and weekend pre-auction coverage. You will service, maintain, and repair a range of plant and machinery, diagnosing faults and ensuring safe, high-standard workmanship.

Full UK driving licence and proven mechanical experience are essential, with qualifications or apprenticeships in mechanics preferred. The role promises stability and progression in a growing business.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence
• Previous experience in a Plant Fitter or similar mechanical role
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems
• Ability to diagnose faults and carry out effective repairs
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to safe working practices
• Relevant mechanical qualification or apprenticeship
• Experience working with construction equipment, agricultural machinery, or commercial vehicles

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing, maintenance, inspections, and repairs on plant and machinery
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic faults
• Complete all work safely and in line with company procedures
• Ensure high standards of workmanship are maintained at all times
• Adhere to all health and safety regulations and workshop procedures

Skills

Plant Fitter experience

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Pneumatic systems

Fault diagnosis

Attention to detail

Education

Mechanical qualification or apprenticeship

Job description

Location: Roall Lane, Kellington, Near Goole, DN14 0NY

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm, plus pre-auction weekends

Reporting To: Lead Plant Fitter

Pay: £17 to £25 p/h subject to skills and experience

About the Role

We are currently seeking an experienced Plant Fitter to join a busy and well-established workshop team. This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically minded individual with experience working on plant machinery, construction equipment, agricultural machinery, or commercial vehicles.

You will be responsible for maintaining, servicing, and repairing a variety of plant and machinery, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out servicing, maintenance, inspections, and repairs on plant and machinery.

Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic faults.

Complete all work safely and in line with company procedures.

Ensure high standards of workmanship are maintained at all times.

Adhere to all health and safety regulations and workshop procedures.

What We're Looking For

The successful candidate will be a practical, hands-on engineer with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced workshop environment.

Essential Requirements

Full UK Driving Licence

Previous experience in a Plant Fitter or similar mechanical role

Strong knowledge of hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems

Ability to diagnose faults and carry out effective repairs

Excellent attention to detail and commitment to safe working practices

Relevant mechanical qualification or apprenticeship

Experience working with construction equipment, agricultural machinery, or commercial vehicles

Salary & Benefits

• £17 to £25 p/h subject to skills and experience
• Enhanced overtime rates
• 30 days annual leave
• Additional long-service holiday entitlement
• Christmas shutdown
• Stable, long-term opportunity within a growing business