Plant Fitter – Rochester, Kent, UK

The Hireman; Rochester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in tool hire is seeking an experienced fitter to join its team in Rochester. As part of a professional and supportive culture, you will be responsible for maintaining a wide range of electrical and mechanical machinery. With excellent benefits including a negotiable salary and a monthly bonus scheme, this role offers a stable and rewarding career in a well-established organization.

Benefits

Health cash plan

Enhanced contributory workplace pension

28 days’ annual leave, rising to 33 days after five years

Monthly bonus scheme

Company workwear, including PPE

Free fruit, snacks, and drinks

Staff discount on equipment purchases

Regular social events

Seasonal gifts

Qualifications

• Experience with diesel engines, petrol engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrics preferred.
• Relevant experience with power tools and plant machinery is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for fault-finding, repairs, and maintenance of various electrical and mechanical machinery.
• Work as part of a depot-based workshop team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Work ethic

Job description

Are you an experienced fitter? Are you looking for a better work-life balance? Do you want to join a well-established company with a professional, engaging and supportive culture?

If so, this role is a great opportunity for someone with lots of experience with electrical and mechanical machinery, looking for a stable and permanent role.

The Hiremanis an independent tool hire company providing construction equipment services to professional contractors working in London and the Home Counties. Established in 1985, we have a successful 40-year track record, and we pride ourselves on going out of our way to help our customers. Operating from four strategically located depots in Canning Town, Park Royal, Croydon and Rochester (Kent) we currently employ 100 people, and have plans to grow the business substantially over the next ten years.

What will I be doing?

Working in our brand-new depot in Kent you will be part of a depot-based workshop team. You will have responsibility for fault-finding, repairs and maintenance of a wide range of electrical and mechanical machinery, including:

• 110V and cordless power tools (breakers, grinders, nail guns)
• 2-stroke and petrol equipment (cut-off saws, mixers, power floats)
• Diesel plant (generators, pumps, pressure washers)
• Air tools (picks, scabblers, road-towable compressors)
• Hydraulic equipment (power packs, pallet trucks, jacks)
• Mechanical equipment (chain blocks, material lifts, access platforms)

What do I need?

You will have previous experience working with diesel engines, petrol engines (including two-stroke), hydraulics, pneumatics and/or electrics.

You may also have relevant or similar experience of working with any of the following: power tools, plant (e.g., diggers, dumpers, rollers), powered access, generators, pumps, lifting equipment (e.g. forklifts, hoists), cranes, sweepers, haulage lorries, agricultural maintenance, scooters.

We are also looking for someone with the following attributes:

• A good work ethic with honesty and integrity
• Enthusiasm and a good sense of humour
• Strong focus and attention to detail
• Well organised and able to multi-task
• A positive and practical attitude to problem solving

What are we offering you?

• Excellent negotiable salary (depending on experience and reviewed regularly)
• Monthly bonus scheme
• Health cash plan
• An enhanced contributory workplace pension scheme
• 28 days’ annual leave, including bank holidays, rising to 33 days after five full years’ service
• Working hours of 7.30am – 5pm, Monday to Friday
• Company workwear, including PPE
• Fresh fruit, snacks, and drinks in the depot
• Free equipment loans and staff discount on purchases
• Staff voucher schemes, such as cycle to work and eye tests
• Regular social events including annual summer and Christmas parties
• A turkey at Christmas (or other seasonal gift)