Plant Mechanic / Fitter - Forklifts, Hydraulic Jacks and Generators

ANT Recruitment; Studley CP; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

ANT Recruitment Ltd is recruiting for a Plant Mechanic / Fitter to service and repair a mixed fleet of forklifts, hydraulic jacks and generators in Redditch, UK. You will use mechanical, hydraulic and electrical fault-finding skills to keep equipment safe and available.

The role is full-time, site-based with 40 hours per week plus overtime. NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) and a full UK driving licence are preferred; training and development opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in plant maintenance or engineering.
• Experience diagnosing and repairing a range of plant, not a single task.
• Practical hydraulic fault-finding and electrical system confidence.
• Ability to explain safe maintenance, isolation and defect reporting.
• Full, clean UK driving licence.
• Reliable teamwork, clear records and willingness to learn unfamiliar equipment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned servicing, inspections and repairs across the mixed plant fleet.
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults using safe, methodical checks.
• Investigate problems on hydraulic jacks and related systems, controlling stored energy and working within your competence.
• Maintain forklifts and generators using the relevant service information and approved procedures.
• Record defects, work completed and items requiring further repair or specialist support.
• Support statutory inspection preparation, working within your qualifications and authorisations.
• Work with the workshop manager and other technicians to prioritise equipment availability.
• Keep the work area organised and report equipment that should remain out of service.

Skills

Diagnosing and repairing a range of PL

Hydraulic fault-finding

Safe maintenance and isolation

Driving licence (UK)

Teamwork and record-keeping

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Plant Mechanic / Fitter - Forklifts, Hydraulic Jacks and Generators

Location:Redditch, United Kingdom
Sector: Plant Maintenance / Workshop Engineering
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: Hourly rate dependent on experience
Hours: 40 hours per week plus overtime as required

About the Company

We are recruiting for an established UK transport and engineering business delivering general haulage, specialist transport and heavy-lift projects. You will work within an operation where reliable equipment, practical expertise and close teamwork support demanding customer assignments.

The Role

We are looking for a Plant Mechanic / Fitter to service and repair a mixed fleet of forklifts, hydraulic jacks and generators. You will use mechanical, hydraulic and electrical fault-finding skills across varied equipment, including older plant, and work with workshop colleagues to keep equipment safe and available.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned servicing, inspections and repairs across the mixed plant fleet.
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults using safe, methodical checks.
• Investigate problems on hydraulic jacks and related systems, controlling stored energy and working within your competence.
• Maintain forklifts and generators using the relevant service information and approved procedures.
• Record defects, work completed and items requiring further repair or specialist support.
• Support statutory inspection preparation, working within your qualifications and authorisations.
• Work with the workshop manager and other technicians to prioritise equipment availability.
• Keep the work area organised and report equipment that should remain out of service.

Skills and Experience Required

• Relevant plant-maintenance or engineering qualification, normally NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, supported by practical experience.
• Experience diagnosing and repairing a range of plant rather than a single narrow task.
• Practical hydraulic fault-finding and confidence with relevant electrical systems.
• Ability to explain safe maintenance, isolation and defect-reporting decisions.
• Full, clean and valid UK driving licence.
• Reliable teamwork, clear records and willingness to learn unfamiliar equipment.

Desirable Experience

• Direct experience with forklifts, hydraulic jacks and generators.
• Experience maintaining older plant and using technical information to resolve unfamiliar faults.
• Knowledge of the maintenance responsibilities associated with lifting and work equipment.

Candidate Profile

You enjoy varied workshop work and take a methodical approach to mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults. You can work across different types of plant, recognise when specialist support is needed and explain your findings clearly.

Package and Working Arrangements

We offer varied technical work within a specialist transport and engineering operation, with a three-month probation and review. Contact us to discuss the role-specific hourly rate, overtime arrangements and benefits.

This opportunity offers the chance to maintain a varied plant fleet, applying mechanical, hydraulic and electrical fault-finding skills across forklifts, hydraulic jacks and generators.