Plant Fitter

Tradeline Recruitment; Milton Keynes; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Phone provided

Job summary

Tradeline Recruitment in Milton Keynes is seeking an experienced Plant Fitter/Maintenance Mechanic to repair and maintain machinery up to 30t. The role is home-based with a van and phone provided, covering sites across North Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire.

You will service and repair construction plant and groundworks equipment, ensuring high availability and safe operations on site.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Plant Maintenance Mechanic or Plant Fitter.
• Experience with construction plant and groundworks equipment.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing, inspections and preventative maintenance on plant and machinery
• Diagnose faults and carry out mechanical, hydraulic and basic electrical repairs
• Maintain and repair a range of plant including excavators, dumpers, rollers, telehandlers, breakers and small tools
• Attend breakdowns on site and carry out effective repairs in a timely manner
• Complete service records, inspection sheets and defect reports accurately
• Liaise with site managers, supervisors and plant hire companies as required
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised workshop and work environment
• Ensure all work is carried out in line with company health & safety procedures

Skills

Plant fitter experience

Fault finding

Independent working

Driving licence (UK)

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Plant Maintenance

Job description

Plant Fitter - Milton Keynes and surrounding areas - Up to £50K

We are looking for a qualified Plant Fitter/Maintenance Mechanic with Hitachi Plant experience to repair and maintain machinery of up to 30t. for a leading civils contractor.

The successful applicant will be based from home and a van and phone will be provided. You will cover sires across North Buckinghmashire, Bedfordshire, and Hertfordshire so you need to be happy with travelling.

Role Overview

An experienced Plant Maintenance Mechanic/Fitter is required to maintain, service and repair a wide range of construction plant and machinery. The role is key to ensuring plant availability, minimising downtime and supporting site teams to deliver projects safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing, inspections and preventative maintenance on plant and machinery
• Diagnose faults and carry out mechanical, hydraulic and basic electrical repairs
• Maintain and repair a range of plant including (but not limited to): excavators, dumpers, rollers, telehandlers, breakers and small tools
• Attend breakdowns on site and carry out effective repairs in a timely manner
• Complete service records, inspection sheets and defect reports accurately
• Liaise with site managers, supervisors and plant hire companies as required
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised workshop and work environment
• Ensure all work is carried out in line with company health & safety procedures

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience as a Plant Maintenance Mechanic, Plant Fitter or similar role
• Experience working with construction plant and groundworks equipment
• Ability to fault-find and work independently under pressure
• Full UK driving licence (essential)
• Relevant qualifications (e.g. NVQ Level 2/3 in Plant Maintenance or equivalent) preferred but not essential with proven experience