Plant Fitter – Heavy Machinery Diagnostics & Repairs

GI Group Main Account; Windsor; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

GI Group is recruiting an experienced Plant Fitter to join a busy team. You will maintain a fleet of heavy plant and agricultural machinery, diagnose faults and carry out repairs to keep equipment in hire-ready condition.

The role covers service, pre-hire inspections, record keeping, and occasional overtime across a varied workshop environment. You should be confident working independently and prioritising safety at all times.

Qualifications

• Strong practical experience in plant and machinery maintenance.
• Confident diagnosing faults across a range of equipment.
• Good knowledge of vehicle electrics/electronics and hydraulics.
• Experience with screeners and crushers would be advantageous.
• Agricultural machinery experience would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a fleet of screeners and crushers, including screen changes and pre-hire preparation.
• Induct customers on machinery and ensure safe operation knowledge.
• Service and maintain excavators (3-20 tonnes) and other agricultural machinery.
• Attend machinery breakdowns and perform fault finding and repairs.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults and complete maintenance records.
• Monitor parts stock and advise on replacements.
• Keep the depot workshop compliant with health and safety rules.
• Support the wider team with additional tasks as required.

Skills

Plant maintenance

Fault diagnosis

Electrics/Electronics

Hydraulics

Heavy plant experience

Customer communication

Overtime flexibility

Job description

GI Group is recruiting an experienced Plant Fitter to join a busy team. You will maintain a fleet of heavy plant and agricultural machinery, diagnose faults and carry out repairs to keep equipment in hire-ready condition.

The role covers service, pre-hire inspections, record keeping, and occasional overtime across a varied workshop environment. You should be confident working independently and prioritising safety at all times.