Plant Fitter

Path Recruitment Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Plant Fitter to maintain and service their fleet of modern construction machinery. With competitive pay and ongoing training opportunities, this position is ideal for those looking to develop their career in a progressive environment. Successful candidates will bring a background in plant maintenance and be equipped with relevant qualifications.

Benefits

Ongoing manufacturer training courses in the UK & Europe

Increased holiday allowance with time served

Competitive overtime rates

Qualifications

• Experience in plant mechanic or heavy plant engineering.
• Background in service technician or service fitter roles.
• Familiarity with diesel engines and hydraulic systems.

Responsibilities

• Conducting maintenance and repairs on construction plant equipment.
• Carrying out routine servicing on varied machinery types.
• Diagnosing faults with computer-based tools.

Skills

Preventative maintenance

Service and repair

Fault diagnosis

Customer support

Education

NVQ or City and Guilds in Plant Engineering

CSCS card

Job description

Receive plenty of training & overtime available in this brand new Plant Fitter opportunity!Paying up to £44.5k basic + overtime. Product and equipment training is available with career development opportunities. Work on a large fleet of modern construction plant machinery including heavy plant, powered access and plant hire equipment based at their depot near to the areas of Tilbury and Romford. The chance to work for this arm of the business as a Plant Fitter which is just one part of a global business.

Benefits for the Plant Fitter

• Ongoing manufacturer training courses provided in the UK & Europe
• Increased holiday allowance with time served
• Overtime rate and salary on offer is very competitive

This Plant Fitter role is to support the company's needs in the day to day requirements of service, maintenance and repair of construction plant equipment. Now would be a fantastic time to join a manufacturer's trained team; offering overtime and career development. Some work will be based in the field with overtime opportunities available at time and a half.

You will be working for a progressive rental supplier of new and used plant equipment across the UK who are looking for an additional engineer to join their busy but friendly workshop.

Duties for the Plant Fitter will include:

• Carrying out preventative maintenance to construction plant equipment including Kubota, Komatsu, Thwaites, JCB, Terex and many more
  
• Routine servicing and repair of plant equipment including diesel engines, hydraulic systems and vehicle electrics
• Preparing new machinery before the fleet is hired out to customers
• Diagnosing faults using fault finding equipment or computer-based software packages eg CANBUS.
• Supporting customers with solutions in a timely and effective manner

To be successful within this role, you will have previously worked in positions such as a plant mechanic, plant engineer, Plant Fitter, service technician, service fitter, service engineer or heavy plant engineer related to the construction industry.

As a Plant Fitter, you may be qualified in NVQ or City and Guilds in Plant, engineering or Agricultural maintenance and may have a CSCS card.

Does this sound like what you are looking for? Then apply today for this Plant Fitter role!

You can reach me on 01933 667223 or via [e-mail] to discuss this Plant Fitter role or any other vacancies you may be suited to.