Plant Fitter

Consult2Recruit; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six weeks' annual leave

Workplace pension scheme

Job summary

Consult2Recruit is recruiting a Plant Fitter for a well-established waste management and recycling business in Sheffield. The role focuses on maintaining and repairing heavy plant including material handlers, excavators, loading shovels, trommels and crushers to keep equipment running safely.

Based in Neepsend, Sheffield, the successful candidate will carry out servicing, fault-finding and hydraulic repairs, working with a team and independently as required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Plant Fitter, ideally within waste management, recycling, construction or a similar heavy plant environment.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience with hydraulic systems and heavy plant repairs.
• A proactive approach to preventative maintenance and breakdown response.
• The ability to work independently, use initiative and contribute effectively within a team.
• A reliable, flexible and safety-conscious attitude.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance and routine servicing.
• Diagnosing faults and identifying mechanical issues.
• Responding to machinery breakdowns and carrying out repairs as required.
• Undertaking hydraulic repairs and maintenance.
• Completing service sheets, maintenance records and relevant paperwork accurately.
• Working independently and as part of a team to minimise downtime.
• Supporting colleagues and assisting with general maintenance duties when required.
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and to a high standard.

Job description

Plant Fitter

Location: Sheffield

Salary: Negotibale doe

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established waste management and recycling business in Sheffield that is continuing to grow and expand. Due to increased demand, they are looking for an experienced Plant Fitter to join their busy maintenance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Plant Fitter with experience working on heavy plant machinery to join a growing operation, where your expertise will play a vital role in keeping essential equipment running safely and efficiently.

The Role

Working alongside an established team, you will be responsible for the maintenance, servicing and repair of a wide range of heavy plant and processing equipment, including:

• Material handlers
• 360 excavators
• Loading shovels
• Trommels
• Crushers
• Other associated heavy plant machinery

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance and routine servicing.
• Diagnosing faults and identifying mechanical issues.
• Responding to machinery breakdowns and carrying out repairs as required.
• Undertaking hydraulic repairs and maintenance.
• Completing service sheets, maintenance records and relevant paperwork accurately.
• Working independently and as part of a team to minimise downtime.
• Supporting colleagues and assisting with general maintenance duties when required.
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and to a high standard.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a Plant Fitter, ideally within waste management, recycling, construction or a similar heavy plant environment.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience with hydraulic systems and heavy plant repairs.
• A proactive approach to preventative maintenance and breakdown response.
• The ability to work independently, use initiative and contribute effectively within a team.
• A reliable, flexible and safety-conscious attitude.

What's on Offer?

• Permanent, full-time employment
• Excellent rate of pay, dependent on experience
• Six weeks' annual leave (28 days in total, including eight public/bank holidays)
• Workplace pension scheme
• The opportunity to work with a varied range of heavy plant and processing machinery
• A stable role within an expanding business

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday: 7:00am – 5:00pm
• Saturday: 7:00am – 12:00 noon, when required

Location: Neepsend, Sheffield, S3