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Travail Employment Group; Earls Barton; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Sick pay

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Travail Employment Group is supporting a long-established construction equipment dealer in expanding their technical team in Earls Barton. The Plant Machinery Technician / Fitter will prepare new machinery, repair used equipment, and assist with auction stock, working with Kubota and more on a brand-new site opening in early 2027.

You will join a friendly team, with training provided and opportunities to develop your technical knowledge within a stable, award-winning business.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Plant machinery maintenance

Electrics

PDI work

Fabrication

Welding

Heavy machinery operation

Attention to detail

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

£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
• Sick pay

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