Plant Fitter

Merit Careers Limited; Witney; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on 45 hours

Up to 25 days holiday excluding bank holidays

Additional day off on birthday

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Workshop Fitter to work at the Oxford Depot. This role involves the repair and maintenance of a variety of machinery, ensuring safety and reliability. The ideal candidate will hold an NVQ Level 2/3 in Plant Maintenance and possess a valid driving licence. Competitive salary, up to 25 days holiday plus additional leave for birthdays are offered. Excellent spoken and written English is essential for communication.

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ Level 2/3 in Plant Maintenance.
• Full, valid Driving Licence with no more than 3 points required.
• Demonstrable knowledge of plant machinery essential.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain machinery from mini diggers to excavators.
• Conduct planned maintenance activities for safety and reliability.

Skills

Plant maintenance knowledge

Self-motivation

Accuracy in machinery repair

Good spoken and written English

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Plant Maintenance

Job description

Workshop Fitter
Oxford Depot
Permanent
45 hour
30k DOE

We are currently recruiting for a Workshop Fitter to work out of our Oxford Depot who will be carrying out planned maintenance activities to ensure that our plants operate safely and reliably. The maintenance will include PDIs, safety LOLER inspections, servicing and general damage repairs.

The main responsibilities of the role are:

• The repair and maintenance of all types of machinery from 1.5t mini diggers to 35t excavators, as well as dumpers, rollers and telehandlers

You need to be self-motivated and be able to turn around machines quickly with accuracy, and you will also be responsible for ensuring the machinery is fit for hire.

We are looking for someone who is:

• NVQ Level 2/3 in Plant Maintenance
• In possession of a full, valid Driving Licence with no more than 3 points
• Able to demonstrate a full and varied knowledge of plant machinery
• Able to provide references to supplement your application
• Having a CSCS card would be an advantage
• Good spoken and written English

In return we will give you:

• A competitive salary based on a 45 hour working week
• Up to 25 days holiday excluding bank holidays
• An additional days leave on your birthday