Plant Workshop Technician – Diverse Projects & Growth

Alecto Recruitment; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Training & development

Supportive team

Varied projects

Recognition

Job summary

Alecto Recruitment in Tamworth is seeking a Workshop Plant Fitter to inspect, service, and maintain plant machinery including excavators and telehandlers. You will diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults, carry out preventive maintenance to cut downtime, and work with the operations team to prioritise repairs, record work, and stay safety compliant.

A NVQ Level 2 in Plant Maintenance and a proven track record are required; the role offers training, progression, and a collaborative

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Plant Maintenance or equivalent.
• Proven experience maintaining and repairing plant machinery - from plant hire or construction.
• Strong mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical diagnostic skills.
• Comfortable reading technical manuals and schematics.
• Sharp attention to detail and solid organisational skills.
• Proactive, safety-conscious mindset.
• Confident working independently or as part of a team, with clear communication for liaising with colleagues and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting, servicing, and maintaining plant machinery including excavators and telehandlers.
• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults.
• Carrying out preventive maintenance to cut downtime and boost reliability.
• Testing and commissioning machinery after repairs or servicing.
• Working alongside the operations team to prioritise and schedule repairs.
• Keeping accurate records - parts used, time taken, work completed.
• Helping keep the workshop clean, organised, and safety-compliant.

Skills

Mechanical

Hydraulic

Electrical

Diagnostics

Schematics

Attention to detail

Safety-conscious

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Plant Maintenance

Job description

Alecto Recruitment in Tamworth is seeking a Workshop Plant Fitter to inspect, service, and maintain plant machinery including excavators and telehandlers. You will diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults, carry out preventive maintenance to cut downtime, and work with the operations team to prioritise repairs, record work, and stay safety compliant.

A NVQ Level 2 in Plant Maintenance and a proven track record are required; the role offers training, progression, and a collaborative