Plant Fitter (Sizewell C)

EDF Energy Limited; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

EDF Energy Limited is hiring a Plant Fitter to support the Sizewell C project in Ipswich. This hands-on role covers servicing, diagnosing and repairing a wide range of heavy plant and construction machinery to keep the fleet safe and productive.

You will work with the Engineering team, carry out planned servicing, diagnose faults with hydraulic and electrical systems, and maintain accurate service records in line with manufacturer guidelines. Right to work in the UK is required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Plant Fitter or in similar roles.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Experience with heavy plant or construction machinery desirable.
• NVQ Level 2/3 in Plant Maintenance or related discipline is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned servicing, maintenance and repairs on a wide range of heavy plant machinery.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults.
• Use diagnostic equipment and technical information to identify and resolve faults.
• Carry out inspections, servicing and preventative maintenance.
• Complete accurate service, repair and defect records.
• Attend breakdowns and respond efficiently to machinery faults where required.
• Ensure all work is completed to a high standard and in line with manufacturer recommendations.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised workshop and working environment.
• Follow all company Health & Safety policies and procedures.
• Work closely with the Engineering and Plant teams to minimise machinery downtime.
• Support the wider Engineering team with workshop and maintenance requirements.

Skills

Plant fitter experience

Fault diagnosis

Mechanical knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Plant Maintenance or related

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Electrical testing equipment

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Plant Fitter (Sizewell C)
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Sizewell C

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Plant Fitter to join our Engineering team in Ipswich.

This is a hands-on role working across a wide range of heavy plant and construction machinery, including excavators, ADTs, screeners, telehandlers, dozers, crushers and trommels.

You will be responsible for servicing, maintaining, diagnosing and repairing machinery to ensure our fleet remains safe, reliable and operational. The role will suit someone who takes pride in their work, has a practical approach to problem-solving and enjoys working with heavy plant and mechanical equipment.

Job Responsibilities

• Carry out planned servicing, maintenance and repairs on a wide range of heavy plant machinery.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults.
• Use diagnostic equipment and technical information to identify and resolve faults.
• Carry out inspections, servicing and preventative maintenance.
• Complete accurate service, repair and defect records.
• Attend breakdowns and respond efficiently to machinery faults where required.
• Ensure all work is completed to a high standard and in line with manufacturer recommendations.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised workshop and working environment.
• Follow all company Health & Safety policies and procedures.
• Work closely with the Engineering and Plant teams to minimise machinery downtime.
• Support the wider Engineering team with workshop and maintenance requirements.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Plant Fitter, Plant Technician, Agricultural Engineer, HGV Technician, Vehicle Technician or similar.
• Good mechanical knowledge and practical fault-finding ability.
• Experience working with heavy plant, construction or agricultural machinery is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and electrical systems.

Experience

• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider Engineering team.
• A proactive approach to diagnosing and resolving problems.
• Good attention to detail and pride in the quality of your work.
• NVQ Level 2/3 in Plant Maintenance, Agricultural Engineering, Engineering, Automotive or a similar discipline is desirable.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.
• Own tools are desirable.

For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK.

As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Why Join Us?

For more than 60 years, nuclear power stations in the UK have been quietly keeping Britain fuelled with massive amounts of home-grown energy.

Our teams up and down the country are proudly continuing to serve the nation – but they also have an eye on the future.

EDF is leading the UK's nuclear renaissance with the construction of a new nuclear power station at Hinkley Point C and plans for a new power station at Sizewell C in Suffolk.

Nuclear power is the most reliable, low-carbon energy source currently available to the UK. EDF is playing a key role in the development of nuclear sites, while Hinkley Point C will provide low-carbon electricity to meet 7% of the UK demand. The project is already making a positive impact on the local and national economy as well as boosting skills and education.

We’re not just building new nuclear power stations. We’re developing careers, upskilling generations and creating thousands of employment and apprenticeship opportunities across a variety of skills areas.

It takes a special kind of person to work in the nuclear energy industry and although we have thousands of them there’s always a need for more.

Our industry has a mind-boggling range of opportunities and more jobs, and in more places, than you might think. But it’s also an industry which is changing.

We’re a responsible business and proud to be Britain’s biggest generator of zero carbon electricity. With size, age and experience, we believe we can do even more.