Plant Fitter

Alpha Labour and Recruitment; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Cycle to work scheme

On-site gym

Free/on-site parking

Job summary

Alpha Recruitment are looking for a motivated and skilled Plant Fitter/Engineer to join a growing and dynamic team. You’ll be responsible for the maintenance, servicing and repair of a wide range of plant and equipment, using your mechanical and electrical expertise to diagnose faults and ensure machinery is operating safely and efficiently.

Experience across the full range of equipment isn’t essential, as training can be provided in certain areas where experience is limited.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mechanical repair and maintenance of plant machinery.
• Strong mechanical and electrical knowledge.
• Experience with fabrication, including welding and metalwork.
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems, power tools, hand tools and mechanical assembly.
• Experience operating and/or repairing a variety of plant machinery.
• The ability to read and understand technical schematics and manuals.
• A proactive approach and strong problem-solving skills.
• Good customer service skills in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine inspections, diagnostics and preventative maintenance.
• Diagnose faults and complete repairs effectively.
• Interpret technical schematics and manuals when troubleshooting equipment.
• Assemble new equipment and modify existing machinery where required.
• Maintain accurate service records, repair logs and maintenance schedules.
• Ensure all equipment is maintained to a high standard and operates safely.
• Provide excellent customer service and take a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Skills

Mechanical repair

Electrical knowledge

Reading schematics

Problem solving

Tools

Welding

Fabrication

Hydraulic systems

Job description

Location: In Person

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum

Working Hours: 2-week rotating shift pattern

The Role

Alpha Recruitment are looking for a motivated and skilled Plant Fitter/Engineer to join a growing and dynamic team.

You’ll be responsible for the maintenance, servicing and repair of a wide range of plant and equipment, using your mechanical and electrical expertise to diagnose faults and ensure machinery is operating safely and efficiently.

Experience across the full range of equipment isn’t essential, as training can be provided in certain areas where experience is limited.

Equipment You Could Be Working With

• Powered Access
• Forklift Trucks
• Compressors
• Generators
• Welders
• Avant loaders
• Small Plant

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out routine inspections, diagnostics and preventative maintenance.
• Diagnose faults and complete repairs effectively.
• Interpret technical schematics and manuals when troubleshooting equipment.
• Assemble new equipment and modify existing machinery where required.
• Maintain accurate service records, repair logs and maintenance schedules.
• Ensure all equipment is maintained to a high standard and operates safely.
• Provide excellent customer service and take a proactive approach to problem-solving.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience in mechanical repair and maintenance of plant machinery.
• Strong mechanical and electrical knowledge.
• Experience with fabrication, including welding and metalwork.
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems, power tools, hand tools and mechanical assembly.
• Experience operating and/or repairing a variety of plant machinery.
• The ability to read and understand technical schematics and manuals.
• A proactive approach and strong problem-solving skills.
• Good customer service skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Experience across all areas isn’t essential — if you have a strong mechanical/electrical background and experience with some of the equipment listed above, training can be provided in other areas.

Working Hours

The role operates on a 2-week rotation:

Week 1: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Week 2: Monday - Thursday, 7:30am - 5:00pm

Friday, 7:30am - 2:00pm

Benefits

• Company pension
• Private medical insurance
• Life insurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• On-site gym
• Free/on-site parking