Plant Fitter

Yolk Recruitment; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Yolk Recruitment is seeking an experienced Plant Fitter to service and repair a diverse fleet of mobile plant in a safety-critical environment.

You will carry out planned servicing, preventative maintenance and reactive repairs across forklifts, loading shovels, trucks and other equipment, with a focus on reliability.

The role offers a £46k base salary with overtime, a profit-related bonus, a company pension and excellent benefits in a long-established, well-invested business.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent apprenticeship in Plant/Vehicle/Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience maintaining mobile plant equipment.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding skills.
• UK driving licence held.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned servicing and preventative maintenance.
• Perform reactive breakdown repairs on mobile plant.
• Fault diagnosis on hydraulics, diesel engines and electrical systems.
• Complete maintenance documentation.
• Collaborate with operations to maximise equipment availability.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Hydraulics

Diesel engines

Vehicle electrical systems

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 or apprenticeship in Plant/Vehicle/Mechanical Eng

Tools

Forklift trucks

Loading shovels

HGVs

Agricultural equipment

Construction equipment

Job description

Plant Fitter

North Bristol

Rotating Shift Pattern

48,000- 50,000 + 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 and various mobile plant.

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.

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.