Plant Mechanic & Fitter – Forklifts, Jacks & Generators

ANT Recruitment Ltd; 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

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.