Plant Fitter

Engineered Connections; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Leeds is looking for a skilled Plant Fitter / Heavy Plant Mechanic. The position involves routine maintenance and repairs on a fleet of diesel-powered machinery, offering full training and long-term career progression. Ideal candidates will have a qualification in Plant Maintenance and experience with heavy plant equipment. The role offers competitive pay, job security, and a company van for site work.

Benefits

Competitive salary + overtime

Training and development

Company van for site work

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy plant equipment maintenance.
• Ability to diagnose hydraulic and diesel issues.
• Capable of performing routine inspections.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on heavy plant equipment.
• Conduct fault finding and inspections.
• Work independently to resolve technical issues.

Skills

Routine maintenance

Fault finding

Hydraulic diagnostics

Diesel diagnostics

Team collaboration

Education

Qualification in Plant Maintenance (NVQ / City & Guilds)

Job description

Job Title : Plant Fitter / Heavy Plant Mechanic

Salary : £50,000 – £55,000 + Overtime

Rota : Full Time – DAYS

Location : Leeds

Are you ready to take the next step in your plant engineering career? We're seeking a skilled and dedicated Plant Fitter / Heavy Plant Mechanic to join a growing engineering team, working on a fleet of diesel-powered machinery.

This position offers full training on specialist equipment, starting in the depot before progressing to site work when comfortable — ideal for anyone who wants a long-term career path and higher earning potential.

Responsibilities

• Routine maintenance, repairs, fault finding and inspections
• Working on a range of heavy plant equipment (excavators, dumpers, cranes, tracked machinery etc.)
• Hydraulic and diesel diagnostics
• Preventative maintenance to minimise downtime and maximise reliability
• Working independently and as part of a team to resolve technical issues

Benefits

• Competitive salary + overtime
• Training and development into specialised engineered plant
• Long-term progression to high-value technical roles
• Job security in a continuously growing sector
• Company van for site work

Ideal candidate

A qualification in Plant Maintenance (NVQ / City ...