Plant Fitter

Rachel Hill Resourcing; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading services provider in Leighton Buzzard is seeking a dedicated technician to perform machine diagnostics, servicing, and repairs. This customer-facing role emphasizes building strong relationships and providing exceptional service. Ideal candidates will have NVQ Level 2 or 3 in a relevant field, experience in heavy plant machinery, and a full UK driving license. Competitive benefits include a pension scheme, paid holidays, and additional incentives for referrals.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

22 days paid holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Tool allowance

Private medical health

Company van and fuel card

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience in construction, HGV or agriculture machinery servicing and maintenance.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Portfolio of certification/achievements required.

Responsibilities

• Perform machine diagnostics, servicing, and repairs.
• Build strong customer relationships within the service sector.
• Promote a professional image and provide service solutions.

Skills

Experience on hydraulic systems

Teamwork

Analysing and investigating

Drive and determination

Flexibility

Self-initiative

Education

NVQ Level 2, 3 or equivalent

Tools

Heavy plant machinery

Job description

Salary: £30000 to £40000 PA DOE

Job Summary

The main duties of this role are Machine Diagnostics, Servicing and Repairs to all product ranges. This is a customer facing role which requires you to build strong customer relationships within the Service sector of our business. You will need to promote and present a professional image and offer service solutions to our customers and frequently liaise with the manufacturer. The objective of this role is to provide the customer with a World Class customer service experience.

Basic Hours: 40 hours working week, 08.00 – 16.30 hours.

Overtime

Overtime after 8 hours, the first 4 hours at time and a half, thereafter paid at double time (daily).

Requirements

• NVQ Level 2, 3 or equivalent and have experience in the construction, HGV or agriculture heavy plant machinery sectors including servicing and maintenance then this could be the role for you.
• Experience on hydraulic systems, open and closed loop, axles, transmissions manual and power shift, cam-bus electrical systems and working on plant machinery or equivalent.
• Portfolio of certification/achievements required.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Attributes

• Teamwork, ability to work confidently within a group and on your own.
• Drive and determination to get things done, make things happen and continually looking for better ways of doing things.
• Analysing and investigating, ability to gather information systematically to establish facts for problem solving.
• Flexibility, ability to adapt successfully to changing situations and environments.
• Ability to act on own initiative, and be proactive in finding solutions.
• Logical and timely approach to the completion of paperwork.

Benefits

• Competitive rates of pay
• 22 days paid holiday + bank holidays + 1 day for every 5 years completed service.
• Holiday pay includes average overtime, on completion of your probationary.
• Pension scheme
• Tool allowance
• Company sick pay scheme
• Death in Service Scheme (4 x last P60)
• Private medical health (contributory)
• Chiropractor private medical treatment scheme/ occupational health
• Employee assistance programme
• Company van and fuel card – option to opt in for personal use of the van
• Company uniform
• Call out with standby payment and guaranteed 4 hours overtime.
• If you refer a friend or family member and they join the company, you will receive £250.00 after 3 months of their start date and a further £250.00 on completion of their six-month probationary period.