Site-Based Plant Fitter – OHL Equipment (Scotland)

Balfour Beatty plc; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart working

Pension

25 days annual leave

Family friendly policies

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc is seeking a Site Based Plant Fitter to service and repair large diesel-powered OHL plant across Scotland. You will work on active construction sites, performing maintenance, fault diagnosis and repairs to keep equipment safe and available.

This hands-on role requires traveling between sites, occasional workshop time, and a commitment to safety and quality workmanship. You will join the Plant & Fleet team and contribute to proactive maintenance, records, and collaboration with

Qualifications

• Completed a recognised plant apprenticeship or hold a mechanical/electrical qualification.
• Experience servicing and maintaining large diesel-powered plant, including hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out servicing, maintenance, inspections, and repairs on specialist OHL plant and equipment.
• Diagnosing and resolving hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical faults on large diesel-driven plant.
• Delivering planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown support.
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records and documentation using electronic systems.
• Managing spare parts usage and identifying replacement requirements.

Skills

Plant maintenance

Fault finding

Teamwork

Independent working

Travel flexibility

Education

Plant apprenticeship

Mechanical or electrical qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Balfour Beatty plc is seeking a Site Based Plant Fitter to service and repair large diesel-powered OHL plant across Scotland. You will work on active construction sites, performing maintenance, fault diagnosis and repairs to keep equipment safe and available.

This hands-on role requires traveling between sites, occasional workshop time, and a commitment to safety and quality workmanship. You will join the Plant & Fleet team and contribute to proactive maintenance, records, and collaboration with