Plant Fitter (Heavy Construction Plant)

Certain Advantage; Swadlincote; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist contractor in foundations is seeking a Plant Fitter to conduct maintenance on piling rigs and construction equipment in Swadlincote. This varied role offers the opportunity for plenty of overtime and a weekly bonus. Candidates must have experience in heavy construction and relevant qualifications. The position provides ongoing training and development within a well-established business.

Benefits

Overtime available at 1.5x

Weekly bonus of £60

Medical Insurance

Training & Development

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining heavy construction plant is essential.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Full UK Driving License is required.

Responsibilities

• Complete planned and reactive maintenance on piling rigs and other construction plant equipment.
• Manufacture and modify components.
• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs on hydraulic, mechanical and electrical systems.

Skills

Experience as a Plant Fitter

Good knowledge of hydraulic systems

Education

Minimum level 2 qualification in Plant Maintenance or equivalent

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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

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

Does this sound like your next career move? Apply today.