Plant Fitter

Consult2Recruit; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured 12-week induction

Varied workload across heavy plant and

Company civil engineering operation

Job summary

Consult2Recruit is seeking an experienced Plant Fitter in Leeds to maintain and repair a varied fleet of heavy construction plant, machinery and vans. The role blends workshop and mobile work with a 12-week induction.

You will service and repair heavy plant, diagnose faults, and work on excavators and other equipment, ensuring safety and reliability on civil engineering projects.

Qualifications

• Experience as Plant Fitter, Heavy Plant Mechanic or similar.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience maintaining construction plant and heavy machinery.
• Understanding of hydraulic systems and mechanical components.
• UK driving licence desirable for mobile work.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out servicing, planned maintenance and repairs on heavy plant and construction machinery.
• Diagnosing mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults.
• Maintaining and repairing excavators and other plant equipment.
• Carrying out inspections, fault-finding and breakdown repairs.
• Working on mobile vans and other vehicles as required.
• Attending site breakdowns and carrying out mobile repairs to minimise downtime.
• Ensuring all maintenance is completed safely and to a high standard.
• Maintaining service records and reporting additional repair needs.

Skills

Plant Fitter experience

Mechanical fault finding

Hydraulic systems understanding

Full UK driving licence desirable

Job description

Plant Fitter

Location: Leeds

Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum

Hours: Monday to Friday, 45 hours per week, 7:30am start

Working pattern: Mobile and Workshop

The Opportunity

We're looking for an experienced Plant Fitter to join a busy civil engineering operation, maintaining and repairing a varied fleet of heavy construction plant, machinery and vans.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled fitter who enjoys a mixture of workshop-based maintenance and mobile work, supporting machinery used across earthworks, groundworks and major civil engineering projects.

You'll be working on a diverse fleet of construction equipment, including excavators such as Hitachi machines, alongside other heavy plant, commercial vehicles and support vans. You'll play a key role in keeping equipment safe, reliable and ready for work.

The Role

You'll initially spend your first 12 weeks predominantly in the workshop, getting to know the fleet, understanding the equipment and familiarising yourself with the operation before moving into a balanced split between workshop and mobile maintenance.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out servicing, planned preventative maintenance and repairs on heavy plant and construction machinery.
• Diagnosing mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults.
• Maintaining and repairing excavators and other construction plant equipment.
• Carrying out inspections, fault-finding and breakdown repairs.
• Working on support vans and other vehicles as required.
• Attending site breakdowns and carrying out mobile repairs to minimise downtime.
• Ensuring all maintenance and repair work is completed safely and to a high standard.
• Maintaining accurate service records and reporting any additional repair requirements.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a Plant Fitter, Heavy Plant Mechanic, Mobile Plant Fitter or similar.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience maintaining and repairing construction plant and heavy machinery.
• A good understanding of hydraulic systems and mechanical components.
• The ability to work independently in the workshop and out on site.
• A proactive approach to maintenance, safety and minimising equipment downtime.
• A full UK driving licence is desirable for the mobile element of the role.

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £50,000, depending on experience.
• Monday to Friday working.
• 45 hours per week, starting at 7:30am.
• A structured 12-week workshop induction to learn the fleet and equipment.
• A varied workload covering heavy plant, construction machinery and vans.
• The opportunity to join an established civil engineering operation with an extensive plant fleet.