Workshop Plant Fitter

TN United Kingdom; Grays; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established plant hire firm is seeking skilled engineers from diverse backgrounds, including plant, HGV, automotive, or agricultural sectors. This role offers comprehensive training and internal progression opportunities, allowing you to advance from Workshop Engineer to Regional Manager. With a focus on hands-on maintenance and repair of machinery, you will collaborate closely with clients to ensure their needs are met while gaining valuable experience in a supportive environment. Enjoy a competitive package with generous leave and overtime benefits, making this an exciting opportunity for career growth.

Benefits

22 days annual leave

Overtime paid at 1.5x

Salary sacrifice scheme for additional leave

Comprehensive training and development

Clear internal progression pathway

Qualifications

• Experience in Plant, Automotive, HGV, or Agricultural industry is essential.
• Relevant qualifications such as NVQ or City and Guilds are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair of plant machinery and equipment.
• Diagnose complex technical issues and troubleshoot systems.
• Conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance.

Skills

Hydraulics

Mechanical Systems

Electrical Systems

Fault Finding

Repair and Service

Education

NVQ in Mechanical Engineering

City and Guilds in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Interaction Technical has partnered with a well-established and national plant hire firm to support the growth of their team. Our client, who has been established for over 50 years, is looking to onboard & train engineers from plant, HGV, Automotive, or Agricultural backgrounds. They offer comprehensive training schemes and internal progression routes.

The package:

• 22 days annual leave + public holidays, increasing by 1 day for each year of service (up to 25 days)
• Overtime paid at 1.5x for hours over 8 per day
• Salary sacrifice scheme for an additional 5 days of annual leave
• Full training and development with a clear internal progression pathway: Workshop/Mobile Engineer > Lead Engineer > Hiring Manager > Site Manager > Regional Manager
• Promotions include salary increases and benefits

The responsibilities:

• Travel to client sites to perform maintenance and repair of plant machinery and equipment
• Diagnose complex technical issues and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems
• Collaborate with clients to understand their requirements and provide recommendations
• Conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance
• Provide training and support to clients' staff on machinery operation and maintenance
• Keep detailed records of service activities, parts used, and work completed
• Communicate with the in-house engineering team for feedback and product improvement

The requirements:

• Experience in the Plant, Automotive, HGV, or Agricultural industry (essential)
• Experience with hydraulics, mechanical, and electrical systems (essential)
• Experience working on engines is advantageous
• Fault finding, repair, and service experience in electrical and/or mechanical systems
• Relevant qualifications such as NVQ or City and Guilds in mechanical/electrical engineering (advantageous)
• Full UK driver's license