Plant Fitter

Yolk Recruitment; Great Bentley; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium night shift

Paid overtime

Profit-related bonus

Company pension (employer 8%)

Life assurance

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Free onsite gym

Free onsite GP service

Canteen subsidy

Career progression

Job summary

Yolk Recruitment are recruiting a skilled Plant Fitter to join a long-established industrial business in North Bristol. You’ll maintain a diverse fleet of mobile plant, carrying out planned servicing, preventative maintenance and reactive repairs.

The role operates on a 12-week rotating shift pattern with early/late shifts and paid overtime. A strong background in hydraulics, diesel engines and vehicle electrical systems, plus a UK driving licence and shift flexibility, is required.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or recognised apprenticeship in Plant, Vehicle or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience maintaining mobile plant and related equipment such as forklift trucks and cranes.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding skills across hydraulics, diesel engines and electrical systems.
• Full UK driving licence and flexible approach to shift work.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned servicing and preventative maintenance on mobile plant.
• Perform reactive breakdown repairs to keep equipment available.
• Fault-find on hydraulics, diesel engines and electrical systems.
• Complete maintenance documentation and coordinate with operations to minimise downtime.

Skills

NVQ Level 3

Mobile plant experience

Hydraulics

Diesel engines

Electrical systems

UK driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3

Apprenticeship in Plant/Mechanical Eng

Job description

Plant Fitter

North Bristol
Rotating Shift Pattern
46,000- 48,500 + Overtime + Profit Related Pay + Excellent Benefits

We're supporting a long-established industrial business operating within a large-scale, safety-critical environment. Due to continued investment and several recent vacancies within the engineering team, they're looking to recruit experienced Plant Fitters to maintain a diverse fleet of mobile plant.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading stable employer offering long-term career security, varied work and an outstanding benefits package.

The Role

Working as part of an experienced engineering team, you'll carry out planned servicing, preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown repairs across a wide range of mobile plant.

Typical equipment includes:

• Forklift trucks
• Loading shovels
• Commercial vehicles

The role involves mechanical fault finding, servicing and repairs on hydraulics, diesel engines and vehicle electrical systems, ensuring equipment is maintained safely and reliably to support operations. You'll also complete maintenance documentation and work closely with operations to maximise equipment availability and minimise downtime.

Working Pattern

This role operates on a 12-week rotating shift pattern consisting of:

9-week shift rotation (changing weekly):

• 06:00-14:00
• 14:00-22:00
• 22:00-06:00

Followed by:

• 3 weeks: 07:00-15:00
• Paid overtime available

What They're Looking For

• NVQ Level 3 or recognised apprenticeship in Plant, Vehicle or Mechanical Engineering
• Experience maintaining mobile plant, forklift trucks, commercial vehicles, HGVs, agricultural or construction equipment
• Strong mechanical fault-finding skills
• Good understanding of hydraulics, diesel engines and vehicle electrical systems
• Full UK driving licence
• Flexible approach to shift working

What's on Offer

• 46k basic salary + premium for night shifts worked
• Paid overtime
• Profit-related bonus scheme
• Company pension (employer 8%)
• Life assurance
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Free onsite gym
• Free onsite GP service
• Subsidised canteen
• Excellent long-term career progression with a well-established employer

This role would suit an experienced Plant Fitter, Mobile Plant Engineer, Forklift Engineer, HGV Technician, Agricultural Engineer or Commercial Vehicle Technician looking to join a secure, well-invested business offering varied equipment, excellent overtime opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package.