Plant Fitter

Neos Recruitment Limited; St Albans; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

NEOS Engineering Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced Workshop Engineer/Heavy Plant Engineer to join a leading organisation in the construction sector, based in Luton. The role offers a permanent, full-time position with overtime opportunities and benefits.

The ideal candidate will have workshop experience in heavy plant equipment and strong mechanical and hydraulic fault-finding skills. Electrical knowledge is advantageous, and a recognised engineering qualification or apprenticeship

Qualifications

• Experience as a Workshop Engineer or similar role.
• Experience with heavy plant equipment (cranes, piling rigs, excavators, etc.).
• Strong mechanical and hydraulic fault-finding skills.
• Electrical knowledge is advantageous.
• A recognised engineering qualification or apprenticeship is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs on cranes, piling rigs and heavy plant machinery.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and routine inspections.
• Work on a range of specialist construction equipment within a workshop environment.
• Identify faults and ensure machinery is maintained to a high standard.
• Collaborate with an experienced engineering team.

Skills

Mechanical fault finding

Hydraulic fault finding

Light electrical knowledge

Workshop experience

Education

Engineering qualification or apprenticeship

Job description

Plant FitterLuton£20ph to £22ph + Overtime + BenefitsNEOS Engineering Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Workshop Engineer / Heavy Plant Engineer to join a well-established and leading organisation within the construction and heavy plant industry, based in Luton.This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Engineer to join a business operating an extensive fleet of specialist construction equipment, including Cranes, Piling Rigs and Heavy Plant Machinery. Previous experience working on Cranes or Piling Rigs is NOT essential. Engineers with a background in Heavy Plant, Construction Equipment, Agricultural Machinery or similar industries are strongly encouraged to apply, as the skills are highly transferable.

The Role:

• Carrying out servicing, maintenance and repairs on Cranes, Piling Rigs and Heavy Plant Machinery.
• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults.
• Conducting preventative maintenance and routine inspections.
• Working on a range of specialist construction equipment within a workshop environment.
• Identifying faults and ensuring machinery is maintained to a high standard.
• Working alongside an experienced engineering team.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience as a Workshop Engineer, Heavy Plant Engineer, Plant Fitter, Construction Plant Engineer or similar.
• Experience working on Heavy Plant equipment such as Excavators, Dumpers, Telehandlers, Cranes, Piling Rigs or Agricultural Machinery.
• Strong mechanical and hydraulic fault-finding skills.
• Electrical knowledge would be advantageous.
• A recognised engineering qualification or apprenticeship would be beneficial.
• No previous Crane or Piling Rig experience required – Heavy Plant Engineers are encouraged to apply.

What's on Offer:

• £20.00 – £22.00 per hour
• Permanent, full-time employment.
• Opportunity to work on specialist Cranes and Piling Equipment.
• Exposure to a varied fleet of Heavy Plant Machinery.
• Opportunity to develop your technical knowledge and experience.
• Join a well-established business within the construction industry.