Plant Fitter

Probe UK; South Derbyshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment company is seeking a Plant Fitter in South Derbyshire. The successful candidate will work on maintaining and repairing heavy-duty construction equipment. This role offers a competitive salary of £40,000 - £45,000, 22 days holiday, and a supportive working environment for career growth. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK and a Level 2 qualification in Plant Maintenance.

Benefits

22 days holiday + 8 Bank holidays and Christmas Shutdown

Company Pension at 3%

Overtime availability

Life assurance 4x salary

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK driving licence.
• Previous experience with heavy plant/construction equipment is required.
• Experience with JCBs and CAT is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Manufacture and modify equipment as requested.
• Maintenance and repair of equipment.

Skills

Fault-finding

Maintenance of heavy-duty construction plant

Hydraulic systems

Welding

Fabrication

Education

Level 2 qualification in Plant Maintenance or equivalent

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

Overview

As specialists in the field, the business has over 40 years' experience and specialises in design and construction. As a business which is committed to investing and developing its people, all employees can grow within the company. If you have a long-term career goal, we can help you get there!

This is a superb opportunity for a Plant Fitter to join the team on a Morning shift with an early finish on a Friday. The successful candidate will be responsible for the manufacture, modification, maintenance, and repair, of a variety of equipment and ancillaries, ensuring that the fleet remains in prime working condition.

Benefits

• This role is weekly paid - Salary between £40,000 - £45,000
• 41.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday
• 22 days holiday + 8 Bank holidays and Christmas Shutdown
• Company Pension at 3% providing employee pays 4% weekly paid staff
• Overtime
• Life assurance 4x salary

Key Duties

• As a Plant Fitter, your key responsibilities will include: reading and interpreting engineering drawings to complete manufacture and modification as requested.
• Experience and skill of fault-finding, maintenance and repair of heavy-duty construction plant and hydraulic systems would be ideal.
• Use appropriate hand and power tools to complete tasks
• Read and interpret engineering drawings

Requirements

• You must hold a full UK driving licence and a Level 2 qualification in Plant Maintenance or equivalent.
• Previous experience is needed in heavy plant/construction equipment.
• Although this role is not a mobile fitter role, they may be required to go out to sites to attend breakdowns and general repairs, so a driving licence is needed.
• Experience with JCBs and CAT
• Welding and fabrication

This role is commutable from Derby, Burton upon Trent, Swadlincote, Tamworth and Leicester.

Please note: Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.

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