Plant Machinery Technician

Travail Employment Group; Earls Barton; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Free on-site parking

Canteen facilities

Sick pay

Job summary

Plant Machinery Technician / Fitter required in Earls Barton to join a long‑standing equipment dealer. Role covers PDI, repairs and preparation of machinery for delivery, with a focus on quality workmanship and customer care.

The position offers a competitive hourly rate of £21.00, a 44.5 hour working week, pension, parking and canteen facilities as part of an excellent benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience in plant machinery maintenance, electrics, or PDI work.
• Fabrication, welding, soldering and mechanical assembly experience.
• Experience operating heavy machinery (excavators, forklifts) preferred.
• Strong safety awareness and attention to detail in workshop environments.

Responsibilities

• Carry out PDI preparation on new machinery for customer delivery
• Perform maintenance, fault-finding and repairs on plant equipment
• Repair or replace mechanical, electrical and hydraulic components
• Conduct welding, soldering and fabrication tasks using hand and power tools
• Safely operate heavy machinery such as excavators and forklifts
• Prepare used and auction equipment for resale
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, repairs and maintenance
• Adhere to site Health & Safety procedures and company standards

Skills

Plant machinery maintenance

Electrics

PDI work

Fabrication

Welding

Heavy machinery operation

Job description

Plant Machinery Technician / Fitter

Earls Barton

£21.00 per hour | 44.5 hours per week | Excellent benefits | Long-standing, award-winning employer

We're delighted to be supporting a highly respected, long-established construction equipment dealer as they continue to expand their technical team. Due to continued growth the company is seeking a skilled and proactive Plant Machinery Technician / Fitter to join their PDI and workshop operation.

The Role

As a Plant Machinery Technician / Fitter, you'll play a key role in preparing new machinery for delivery, carrying out repairs on used equipment, and supporting the preparation of auction stock. You'll be joining a friendly, experienced team with a reputation for quality workmanship and excellent customer care. This is a varied role where no two days are the same, and you'll be working with leading brands including Kubota, with a brand-new premises opening in Earls Barton in early 2027.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out PDI preparation on new machinery ready for customer delivery
• Perform maintenance, fault‑finding and repairs on plant equipment
• Repair or replace mechanical, electrical and hydraulic components
• Conduct welding, soldering and fabrication tasks using hand and power tools
• Safely operate heavy machinery such as excavators and forklifts
• Prepare used and auction equipment for resale
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, repairs and maintenance
• Adhere to all site Health & Safety procedures and company standards

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience in plant machinery maintenance, electrics, PDI work or similar
• Strong background in fabrication, welding, soldering and mechanical assembly
• Experience operating heavy machinery (excavators, forklifts) preferred
• Good understanding of plant equipment, safety procedures and workshop practices
• Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach
• Ability to work to deadlines with excellent attention to detail
• Team-focused, personable and professional

You'll also benefit from ongoing manufacturer training to keep your technical knowledge up to date.

Salary & Benefits

• £21.00 per hour
• 44.5 hours per week
• Company pension
• Free on-site parking
• Canteen facilities
• Sick pay
• Supportive, long-standing team culture

This is a brilliant opportunity for a skilled Plant Machinery Technician / Fitter looking to develop their career within a stable, award-winning business.

Travail Employment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.