Plant Fitter - Heavy Machinery Diagnostics & Maintenance

Gi Group UK; Windsor; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Gi Group UK is seeking an experienced Plant Fitter to maintain a diverse fleet of heavy plant and agricultural machinery, ensuring they are serviced and ready for hire. The role involves fault diagnosis, customer inductions, and hands-on servicing across excavators and related equipment.

The successful candidate will possess practical maintenance skills, electrical/hydraulic knowledge, and the flexibility to work overtime as needed, contributing to safe, efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Strong practical experience in plant and machinery maintenance.
• Good knowledge of vehicle electrics/electronics and hydraulics.
• Experience with excavators and other heavy plant machinery.
• Experience with screeners and crushers would be advantageous.
• Agricultural machinery experience would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a fleet of heavy plant and agricultural equipment, ensuring readiness for hire.
• Induct customers on machinery and ensure safe operation.
• Service and maintain excavators (3–20 tonne) and other machinery.
• Attend breakdowns, fault find and repair mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults.
• Maintain accurate maintenance and pre-hire records.
• Monitor parts stock and advise on replacements.
• Keep the depot workshop compliant with health and safety standards.
• Support the wider team with additional tasks as required.

Skills

Plant maintenance

Diagnostics

Electrical knowledge

Hydraulics

Customer communication

Overtime flexibility

Safety awareness

Tools

Excavators experience

Screeners/ crushers knowledge

Welding fabrication

Agricultural machinery

Job description

Gi Group UK is seeking an experienced Plant Fitter to maintain a diverse fleet of heavy plant and agricultural machinery, ensuring they are serviced and ready for hire. The role involves fault diagnosis, customer inductions, and hands-on servicing across excavators and related equipment.

The successful candidate will possess practical maintenance skills, electrical/hydraulic knowledge, and the flexibility to work overtime as needed, contributing to safe, efficient operations.