Plant Fitter (Heavy Construction Plant)

Certain Advantage; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist contractor in foundations is seeking a Plant Fitter based in Swadlincote. This role involves maintenance on piling rigs and heavy plant, combining workshop tasks with field work. The ideal candidate will have experience with hydraulic systems and hold a level 2 qualification in Plant Maintenance. Excellent benefits and opportunities for ongoing training are provided, along with a competitive salary of £42,000 - £45,000 plus bonuses.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Weekly Bonus (£60 - £3,000 per year)

Company Van

Training & Development

Qualifications

• Experience as a Plant Fitter working on heavy construction plant.
• Good knowledge of hydraulic systems.
• Full UK Driving License.

Responsibilities

• Complete planned and reactive maintenance on piling rigs.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs on hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems.

Skills

Heavy Plant experience

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Education

Minimum level 2 qualification in Plant Maintenance

Job description

Overview

Plant Fitter (Heavy Construction Plant) – Swadlincote (Workshop & Field Based)

• £42,000 - £45,000 (Up to £21 p/hr) + OT - 1.5x + Private Medical Insurance + Weekly Bonus (£60 - £3,000 per year) + Company Van + Training & Development

Role location and structure

Certain Advantage is hiring for a Plant Fitter based near Swadlincote. This role is on a permanent basis and is both onsite in Swadlincote, as well as on-call - working out at client sites.

Are you looking for a varied role, where you will work on specialist piling equipment and other heavy plant, both in the workshop and out on site, with the ability to boost your earnings through overtime and a weekly bonus?

Are you looking for a stable and secure role, with a well-established business which will provide ongoing training to help you further develop your skills?

The Company

We\'re working with a specialist contractor in foundations and ground-engineering, known for delivering complex projects nationwide. A well-established and growing business, it also benefits from the backing of a large parent group, ensuring excellent benefits, job security, and opportunities for development.

The Role

• Complete planned and reactive maintenance on piling rigs and other construction plant equipment
• Manufacture and modify components
• Read and interpret engineering drawings to complete fabrication and repair tasks
• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs on hydraulic, mechanical and electrical systems
• Work on an on-call rota for field-based activities, with the remainder of your time being spent at the workshop in Swadlincote

The Individual

• This role is for someone with experience working on Heavy Plant, as well as a strong background with hydraulic systems.
• Experience as a Plant Fitter, working on heavy construction plant
• Good knowledge of hydraulic systems
• Minimum level 2 qualification in Plant Maintenance, or equivalent
• Full UK Driving License

The Benefits

• Plenty of overtime available at 1.5x
• Monday - Friday 6:00 - 15:00
• Varied role - both workshop and field-based
• Weekly bonus of £60
• Weekly payroll
• Medical Insurance
• Training & Development

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