Plant Fitter

TN United Kingdom; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled Plant Fitter to join their dynamic team. In this hands-on role, you will maintain and repair a variety of heavy machinery, ensuring all work meets strict safety standards. You will enjoy a mix of workshop and on-site work, contributing to exciting projects in a supportive environment. With a competitive salary and opportunities for overtime, this full-time position offers a great chance to further your career in a thriving sector. If you're passionate about machinery and teamwork, this could be the perfect fit for you!

Benefits

Company pension scheme

On-site parking

Weekend availability

Overtime opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Plant Fitter with strong mechanical skills.
• Ability to problem-solve under pressure and work effectively in teams.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and repairing faults on heavy plant machinery.
• Performing routine maintenance and ensuring safety compliance.
• Welding and fabricating components as needed.

Skills

Maintenance of plant machinery

Fabrication skills

Welding skills

Diagnostic abilities

Health and safety compliance

Teamwork

Job description

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Neos Engineering are partnered with a leading demolition and heavy equipment contractor who operate across a range of workshop and site-based environments. Due to continued growth and a busy project pipeline, they’re looking to appoint a skilled and motivated Plant Fitter to join their team.

The Role

As a Plant Fitter, you’ll be responsible for maintaining, repairing, and servicing a broad range of heavy plant machinery both in-house and on various demolition sites. You’ll carry out fault diagnosis, welding/fabrication, and ensure all work meets strict safety standards. This is a varied, hands-on role offering a mix of workshop and on-site work.

Responsibilities include:

• Diagnosing and repairing faults on a variety of plant equipment including excavators, dumpers, and other heavy machinery
• Performing routine maintenance and scheduled servicing
• Welding and fabricating components when required
• Ensuring compliance with all health and safety procedures
• Managing your own workload effectively while supporting a team-based environment

The Candidate

You’ll have proven experience as a Plant Fitter and bring a strong mechanical skill set with the ability to problem-solve under pressure. A plant operating licence is desirable but not essential.

Key skills & competencies include:

• Experience maintaining and repairing plant machinery
• Fabrication and welding skills
• Excellent diagnostic and fault-finding abilities
• A valid plant operating licence (preferred)
• Commitment to health and safety standards
• Positive, proactive, and team-focused attitude

The Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £45,000 DOE
• Company pension scheme
• On-site parking
• Full-time, permanent position – Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability and overtime opportunities

Please apply with an up to date CV and feel free to include a cover letter outlining why you’re perfect for the role.

Thanks so much for taking the time to apply. We do our best to get back to everyone, but due to the number of applications we receive, it’s not always possible. If you haven’t heard from us within 7 days, it likely means you haven’t been unsuccessful this time—but don’t be discouraged! Keep an eye on our website for new opportunities that might be a great fit.

We kindly ask that candidates requiring sponsorship do not apply, as the client is unfortunately unable to offer sponsorship at this time. Any applications requiring sponsorship will be automatically rejected.