Plant Fitter

Yolk Recruitment; West of England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite GP

Generous pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Job summary

Yolk Recruitment is seeking a Mechanical Plant Fitter to join an established engineering team in Avonmouth, Bristol. You will service and repair a fleet of heavy plant and commercial vehicles, carrying out planned maintenance, fault finding and repairs across forklifts, loaders, telehandlers and HGVs.

The role offers a circa £50k salary, 3 shifts (6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm / 10pm-6am), overtime on offer and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Apprentice-trained or NVQ Level 3 in Plant Maintenance or similar.
• Experience maintaining mobile plant, forklifts, HGVs or heavy vehicles.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Good knowledge of hydraulic systems, diesel engines and mechanical power transmission.
• Vehicle electrical diagnostics advantageous.
• Proactive team player with full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance, servicing and reactive repairs.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical faults.
• Maintain and repair diesel engines, transmissions, gearboxes, braking systems and drivetrains.
• Fault-find and repair hydraulic pumps, motors, cylinders, valves, hoses and components.
• Carry out basic vehicle electrical diagnostics, including wiring and sensors.
• Strip, inspect, overhaul and replace worn/damaged components.
• Complete maintenance documentation and liaise with operations to minimise downtime.

Skills

Plant maintenance

Fault finding

Hydraulic systems

Diesel engines

Electrical diagnostics

Heavy vehicles

UK driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 Plant Maintenance

Apprentice-trained

Job description

Mechanical Plant Fitter

Location: Avonmouth Bristol
Salary: circa £50k
Shift Pattern: 3 Shifts (6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm / 10pm-6am)

Plant Fitter- Heavy Plant / HGV / Commercial Vehicles

Are you an experienced Plant Mechanic, HGV Technician or Heavy Vehicle Mechanic looking for a varied engineering role with excellent earning potential, job security and a fantastic benefits package?

We're recruiting for a well-established employer, looking to strengthen its engineering team.

This is an excellent opportunity to work across an extensive fleet of heavy plant and commercial vehicles. You'll be joining an experienced engineering team with access to a wide variety of machinery, ongoing investment and excellent long-term career prospects.

The Role:

Working within the Plant Engineering team, you'll be responsible for planned maintenance, servicing, fault-finding and reactive repairs across mobile equipment including:

• Forklift Trucks: Counterbalance, reach trucks and heavy-duty industrial forklifts.

• Loading Shovels & Wheel Loaders: Used for handling bulk materials.

• Telehandlers: Lifting and materials-handling equipment.

• Commercial Vehicles: HGVs, trailers and associated support vehicles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance, servicing and reactive breakdown repairs.

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical faults.

• Maintain and repair diesel engines, transmissions, gearboxes, braking systems and drivetrains.

• Fault-find and repair hydraulic pumps, motors, cylinders, valves, hoses and associated components.

• Carry out basic vehicle electrical diagnostics, including wiring, sensors and associated systems.

• Strip, inspect, overhaul and replace worn or damaged mechanical components.

• Complete maintenance documentation and work closely with operational teams to minimise downtime.

What We're Looking For:

• Apprentice-trained or NVQ Level 3 qualified in Plant Maintenance, HGV/Heavy Vehicle Maintenance, Agricultural Engineering or a similar discipline.

• Experience maintaining and repairing mobile plant, forklift trucks, HGVs, commercial vehicles, agricultural or construction equipment.

• Strong mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.

• Good knowledge of hydraulic systems, diesel engines and mechanical power transmission.

• Experience with vehicle electrical diagnostics would be advantageous.

• A proactive attitude and willingness to work within a close-knit engineering team.

• Full UK driving licence.

Salary & Benefits:

• circa £50,000.

• Overtime paid at premium rates for additional hours.

• Profit Related Pay scheme.

• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.

• Generous company pension scheme.

• Free onsite GP service.

• Company sickness scheme.

• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.

• Excellent long-term job security with an established employer.