Workshop Fitter in Caldicot

Rise Technical Recruitment; Caldicot; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Training

Career progression

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment is hiring a Workshop Fitter in Caldicot, commutable from Newport, Cardiff, Chepstow and Bristol. The role focuses on repairing and maintaining heavy quarrying and construction plant, with machine inspections and fault diagnosis across mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems. Overtime, training and progression opportunities accompany a market‑leading workload.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining heavy construction, quarrying or mining equipment.
• NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent engineering qualification.
• Based in or willing to commute to Caldicot.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain heavy quarrying and construction plant.
• Carry out machine inspections and preparation for hire or sale.
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults.
• Perform major component overhauls (engine, transmission, axle, hydraulics).
• Work Monday to Friday, as part of the workshop team.

Skills

Heavy plant experience

Fault diagnosis

Teamwork / independence

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds or equivalent

Job description

Workshop Fitter
Portskewett, Commutable from Newport, Cardiff, Chepstow, Bristol
43,000 + Overtime+ Training + Progression

Are you an experienced Heavy Plant Engineer, HGV Mechanic, or Agricultural Engineer looking to join one of the UK's leading mobile plant suppliers within the quarrying and aggregates sector?

On offer is an opportunity to work for a market-leading business operating one of the newest, most advanced heavy plant fleets in Europe. You'll receive ongoing training, long-term career development, and the chance to work on premium equipment from industry-leading manufacturers including Volvo, Caterpillar and Komatsu.

This company is continuing to invest in its workshop operations and is looking to strengthen its engineering team, making this an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and growing organisation.

The day-to‑day of this role involves repairing and maintaining heavy quarrying and construction equipment, carrying out machine inspections and preparation for hire or sale, diagnosing mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults, and completing major component overhauls.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience maintaining heavy construction, quarrying or mining equipment, hold a recognised engineering qualification, and be confident diagnosing faults across mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems.

The role:

• Workshop Fitter
• Repair and maintenance of heavy quarrying and construction plant
• Machine inspections, preparation and installations
• Engine, transmission, axle and hydraulic overhauls
• Monday to Friday

The person:

• NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent engineering qualification
• Experience maintaining heavy construction plant equipment
• Knowledge of hydraulics, driveline, electrical and engine systems
• Experience with quarrying, mining or construction equipment preferred
• Ability to diagnose faults and work independently or as part of a team
• Based in or willing to commute to Caldicot

Reference Number: BBH(phone number removed)

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.