Plant Fitter

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; West of England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£25 per hour

Overtime at Time & a Half

Career development opportunities

Work on industry-leading equipment

Regular overtime

Job summary

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD is seeking an experienced Plant Engineer for the Bristol/Somerset area to service, maintain and repair crushing and screening equipment across workshop and mobile operations. You will work on Gipo, Finlay, Metso, McCloskey and Powerscreen, diagnosing mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults and carrying out preventative maintenance with thorough service reports.

The role offers £25 per hour with overtime at time and a half, Monday–Friday 07:30–18:00, and

Qualifications

• Formal apprenticeship in plant maintenance or equivalent.
• 3+ years heavy plant experience.
• Strong knowledge of diesel, hydraulics and electrics.
• Experience with transmissions and drivelines.
• Good fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair crushing & screening equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults.
• Carry out preventative maintenance and repairs.
• Order parts and liaise with management.
• Complete service reports and documentation.
• Minimise machine downtime.
• Maintain a safe and tidy working environment.
• Manage your own tools.

Skills

Heavy plant experience

Fault finding

Diesel knowledge

Hydraulics knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Full UK Driving Licence

Education

Plant Maintenance Apprenticeship

Agricultural Mechanics Apprenticeship

HGV Mechanics Apprenticeship

Job description

£25 per hour + Overtime at Time & a Half

Location: Bristol / Somerset Area

Our client is a growing specialist in heavy plant, crushing and screening equipment, supporting customers across the construction, quarrying and recycling sectors. They are looking for an experienced Plant Engineer to join their team, working across workshop and mobile operations. This is a great opportunity to join a supportive business with strong overtime and development opportunities.

The Role

• Service, maintain and repair crushing & screening equipment
• Work on Gipo, Finlay, Metso, McCloskey & Powerscreen
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults
• Carry out preventative maintenance and repairs
• Minimise machine downtime
• Complete service reports and documentation
• Order parts and liaise with management
• Maintain a safe and tidy working environment
• Manage your own tools

Requirements

• Formal apprenticeship or equivalent in: Plant Maintenance, Agricultural Mechanics, HGV Mechanics
• 3+ years' heavy plant experience
• Strong knowledge of diesel, hydraulics and electrics
• Experience with transmissions and drivelines
• Good fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Reliable, self‑motivated and hardworking

Salary & Benefits

• £25 per hour
• Overtime at Time & a Half
• Monday-Friday, 07:30-18:00
• Regular overtime available
• Supportive working environment
• Career development opportunities
• Work on industry‑leading crushing & screening equipment