Workshop Plant Fitter

Jarvie Plant Ltd; Grangemouth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates

Mon-Fri pattern (overtime)

Learning and development

Employee Discount Scheme

Extra holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

Family-friendly policies

Life assurance

Job summary

Jarvie Plant is seeking an experienced Plant Fitter to service and maintain our hire fleet across projects in Grangemouth and beyond. This hands-on role focuses on reliability, performance, and customer‑facing support, with opportunities to lead on repair tasks and preventative maintenance.

We value practical engineers with City & Guilds, NVQ, or equivalent qualifications and a strong track record in mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical engineering.
• Experience with plant machinery.
• Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues, providing efficient and effective solutions.
• Ensure all machinery performs at optimal levels.
• Proactively identify potential issues and address them before they eskilate.
• Communicate technical issues and solutions clearly to both customers and team members.
• Manage multiple tasks in a busy environment while maintaining high standards of quality.
• Maintain accurate records of all work completed, including parts used.

Skills

Mechanical

Hydraulic

Electrical

Troubleshooting

Communication

Customer focus

Teamwork

Safety

Education

Engineering certifications

Job description

Join Our Growing Team at Jarvie Plant!

Are you an experienced Plant Fitter with a passion for heavy machinery? We’re seeking skilled Plant Engineers to join our dynamic Plant Operations Division. In this hands‑on role, you’ll be instrumental in maintaining and servicing our extensive hire fleet, ensuring reliability and top performance across a wide range of projects.

Join Our Growing Team at Jarvie Plant!

Are you an experienced Plant Fitter with a passion for heavy machinery? We’re seeking skilled Plant Engineers to join our dynamic Plant Operations Division. In this hands‑on role, you’ll be instrumental in maintaining and servicing our extensive hire fleet, ensuring reliability and top performance across a wide range of projects.

How This Role Supports The Delivery Of Hire Solutions

As a Plant Fitter, your expertise is vital to keeping our fleet hire‑ready and operating at its best. You’ll play a key role in delivering dependable, high-quality equipment that meets our customers’ needs — on time, every time.

By proactively identifying and resolving issues, you’ll minimise downtime, maintain service reliability, and contribute directly to the success of our hire operations.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues, providing efficient and effective solutions.
• Ensure all machinery performs at optimal levels.
• Proactively identify potential issues and address them before they eskilate.
• Communicate technical issues and solutions clearly to both customers and team members.
• Manage multiple tasks in a busy environment while maintaining high standards of quality.
• Maintain accurate records of all work completed, including parts used.
• Collaborate with team members to foster a positive and productive workplace.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations, including safety checks and implementing safe work procedures.
• Escalate concerns promptly to the supervisor or plant operations manager when necessary.
• Uphold the company’s high standards and understand how excellent customer service impacts overall satisfaction.

What Will Make You a Great Fit

We’d love to see the following skills, qualifications, and experience from our applicants:

• Relevant qualifications or certifications in mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical engineering (e.g., City & Guilds, NVQ, HND, or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems specific to heavy plant machinery.
• Proven experience within the plant industry or a similar field.
• Excellent troubleshooting abilities with a track record of diagnosing complex mechanical and electrical issues.
• Strong communication skills, capable of explaining technical problems clearly to both technical and non-technical individuals.
• Customer-oriented, with a dedication to delivering high-quality service.
• Ability to work effectively both as part of a team and independently, showing initiative and strong problem‑solving capabilities.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment, maintaining attention to detail, and ensuring strict adherence to safety and quality standards.

N.B.: Applicants are expected to supply their own basic hand tools. Jarvie Plant will provide all necessary specialist tools, PPE, and branded workwear.

Why Work for Jarvie Plant

As a family owned business, Jarvie Plant is built on core values: Safety Conscious, Collaborative, Dependable, Progressive, and Responsible. In this role, you’ll help put those values into action — delivering safe, efficient, and customer‑focused hire solutions. We’re committed to supporting our people as much as we support our customers.

W hen you join Jarvie Plant, you’ll benefit from:

• Competitive rates
• Monday to Friday work pattern (overtime available)
• Tailored learning and development opportunities
• Employee Discount Scheme with staff discounts
• Extra holidays with buy/sell options.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Contributory Company Pension Scheme
• Family-friendly policies for a healthy work‑life balance
• Life assurance for peace of mind

Important Information Before You Apply

• We’re unable to offer sponsorship; applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
• Offers are subject to satisfactory pre‑employment checks

Jarvie Plant – where people are, and always will be, our greatest asset.

We’re an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and communities.