Plant Fitter

Charles Wilson Plant Hire; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles Wilson Plant Hire is seeking a Plant Fitter for a full-time, on-site role based in Greater Nottingham. You will inspect, maintain, and repair a wide range of plant and tool hire equipment, including telehandlers, excavators, access equipment, and generators, while performing diagnostic work and ensuring safety standards are met.

You will keep detailed service logs, assist with equipment preparation for hire, and respond to breakdowns to minimize downtime.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical fitting skills with experience maintaining and repairing plant, construction, or heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and diesel engine systems used in modern plant machinery.
• Ability to conduct fault-finding and diagnostics using appropriate tools, manuals, and manufacturer guidance.
• Commitment to safe working practices, including adherence to health and safety regulations and correct use of PPE.
• Good record-keeping skills for service logs, repair reports, and equipment inspection documentation.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work cooperatively with depot staff and customers.
• Full, valid UK driving licence and flexibility to support occasional off-site call-outs or other depots as required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and repair a wide variety of plant and tool hire equipment (telehandlers, excavators, access equipment, generators).
• Carry out diagnostic work, identify faults, and complete mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic repairs.
• Perform routine servicing and prepare equipment for hire.
• Maintain maintenance records and repair reports.
• Respond to breakdowns to minimize downtime for customers.
• Collaborate with depot staff to ensure equipment is presented to a high standard and parts/tools are managed efficiently.

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Electrical systems

Diesel engine knowledge

Fault-finding/Diagnostics

Health & safety awareness

Record keeping

Teamwork & communication

Driving licence (UK)

Education

Technical qualification or apprenticeship in plant maintenance

Job description

Company Description

Charles Wilson Plant Hire has been a trusted provider of plant and tool hire across the UK since 1979, growing from a single depot in Harpenden to a nationwide network. The company supports local trades, major contractors, and the film and events industries with a wide range of equipment including telehandlers, excavators, access platforms, and generators from leading manufacturers. Specialist divisions such as CW Instant Power, CW Event Hire, and CW Film & Media deliver tailored solutions for sector-specific needs. The business remains privately owned, with a strong focus on safety, responsive service, and a practical, "can-do" approach that has earned long-term customer loyalty.

Role Description

As a Plant Fitter, you will be responsible for the inspection, maintenance, and repair of a wide variety of plant and tool hire equipment, including telehandlers, excavators, access equipment, and generators. You will carry out diagnostic work, identify faults, and complete mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic repairs in accordance with safety standards and manufacturer guidelines. Day-to-day tasks include performing routine servicing, completing maintenance records, preparing equipment for hire, and responding to breakdowns to minimize downtime for customers. You will collaborate with depot colleagues to ensure equipment is presented to a high standard and that parts and tools are managed efficiently. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Greater Nottingham.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical fitting skills with experience maintaining and repairing plant, construction, or heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and diesel engine systems used in modern plant machinery.
• Ability to conduct fault-finding and diagnostics using appropriate tools, manuals, and manufacturer guidance.
• Commitment to safe working practices, including adherence to health and safety regulations and correct use of PPE.
• Good record-keeping skills for service logs, repair reports, and equipment inspection documentation.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work cooperatively with depot staff and customers.
• Relevant technical qualification or apprenticeship in plant maintenance, mechanical engineering, or a similar discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Full, valid UK driving licence and flexibility to support occasional off-site call-outs or other depots as required.
• Previous experience in plant hire, construction, civil engineering, or related sectors is beneficial.