Plant Mechanic - Heavy Plant Industry

Merit Careers Limited; Rochester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Workshop Fitter to join their Rochester Depot. The successful candidate will perform maintenance on various machinery including mini diggers and excavators, ensuring they operate safely and are fit for hire. Qualifications include NVQ Level 2/3 in Plant Maintenance and a valid driving licence. In return, the company offers a competitive salary, up to 25 days holiday, and additional leave on your birthday.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on 45 hour week

Up to 25 days holiday, excluding bank holidays

Extra day off on your birthday

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2/3 in Plant Maintenance required.
• Full, valid Driving Licence with no more than 3 points is necessary.
• Demonstrated knowledge of plant machinery is essential.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain various types of machinery, from mini diggers to excavators.
• Ensure machinery is fit for hire and operates safely.

Skills

Self-motivated

Accuracy in machine repair

Good spoken and written English

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Plant Maintenance

Job description

Workshop Fitter
Rochester
Permanent
45 hour
30k DOE

We are currently recruiting for a Workshop Fitter to work out of our Rochester Depot who will be carrying out planned maintenance activities to ensure that our plants operate safely and reliably. The maintenance will include PDIs, safety LOLER inspections, servicing and general damage repairs.

The main responsibilities of the role are:

• The repair and maintenance of all types of machinery from 1.5t mini diggers to 35t excavators, as well as dumpers, rollers and telehandlers

You need to be self-motivated and be able to turn around machines quickly with accuracy, and you will also be responsible for ensuring the machinery is fit for hire.

We are looking for someone who is:

• NVQ Level 2/3 in Plant Maintenance
• In possession of a full, valid Driving Licence with no more than 3 points
• Able to demonstrate a full and varied knowledge of plant machinery
• Able to provide references to supplement your application
• Having a CSCS card would be an advantage
• Good spoken and written English

In return we will give you:

• A competitive salary based on a 45 hour working week
• Up to 25 days holiday excluding bank holidays
• An additional days leave on your birthday