Workshop Plant Engineer

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading plant hire company is seeking an experienced Workshop Fitter in Stratford-upon-Avon. Responsible for maintenance and repair of plant machinery, the role offers competitive pay of £13-£15 per hour, with opportunities for overtime and career development. Ideal candidates will have experience with heavy plant equipment and strong communication skills. Additional benefits include a workplace pension scheme and employee assistance programs.

Benefits

Enhanced entitlement with length of service

Workplace pension scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted gift card scheme

Paid volunteer days

Qualifications

• Experience working on heavy plant machinery.
• Solid knowledge of plant and construction equipment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance, servicing, and repairs on plant machinery.
• Fault find on electrical and hydraulic equipment.
• Inspect equipment leaving or returning to the depot.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Welding skills

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading provider of technologically advanced plant hire machinery serving the construction, rail, major project, and energy industries. They are committed to safety, sustainability, and integrity, and invest heavily in developing their people, offering on-the-job training and career progression opportunitiWe are looking for an experienced Workshop Fitter to join a friendly and skilled engineering team in Stratford-upon-Avon. This role offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of plant machinery and attachments, delivering first‑class service while developing your technical skills.

Job Overview

• Carry out maintenance, servicing, and repairs on plant machinery and attachments.
• Fault find on electrical and hydraulic equipment.
• Inspect equipment leaving or returning to the depot.
• Prepare, test, and install plant attachments.
• Carry out servicing works in line with manufacturer standards.
• Maintain workshop and depot areas to a high standard of housekeeping.

Job Requirements

• Experience of working on heavy plant.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Solid knowledge of plant and construction equipment.
• Welding skills.
• Commutation distance of Stratford‑upon‑Avon.

Salary & Benefits

• £13-£15 per hour, dependent on experience.
• Overtime after 42.5 hours x1.5, double time after 4 hours on Saturday and straight away on Sundays.
• 5‑hour week (8:00am-4:30pm).
• Enhanced entitlement increasing with length of service.
• Workplace pension scheme.
• Refer a friend scheme.
• Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing support.
• Annual employee satisfaction survey.
• Discounted gift card scheme (up to 15% off).
• Paid volunteer days to support community initiatives and government‑supported roles (e.g., reservists).