Workshop Plant Fitter

Interaction Recruitment; Harlow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Workshop Plant Fitter to join their dynamic team in Harlow. This exciting role involves traveling to client sites to maintain and repair plant machinery, diagnosing complex technical issues, and collaborating with clients to ensure their needs are met. The company, with over 50 years of experience, offers a comprehensive training scheme and clear internal progression routes. Employees enjoy a supportive environment with opportunities for growth and substantial salary increases. If you're passionate about engineering and ready to take the next step in your career, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

22 days Annual Leave + Public Holidays

Overtime pay at 1.5x

Salary Sacrifice Scheme for additional leave

Comprehensive training and development

Internal progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in Plant, Automotive, HGV or Agricultural industries is essential.
• Knowledge of hydraulics and mechanical/electrical systems is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair of plant machinery at client sites.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance.

Skills

Hydraulic systems

Mechanical fault finding

Electrical fault finding

Team leadership

Client communication

Education

NVQ in mechanical/electrical engineering

City and Guilds in mechanical/electrical engineering

Tools

Plant machinery

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Job Role: Workshop Plant Fitter
Location: Harlow, Essex
Salary: GBP30,000-GBP32,000 base salary
Hours: Monday-Friday 07.00-16.30
Job Type: Full time, Permanent

The Client: Interaction Technical have partnered with a well-established and National plant hire firm to support the growth of their team. Our client, who have been established for over 50 years, have reached a stage of growth where they are looking to onboard & train engineers from either a plant, HGV, Automotive or Agricultural background to the team. They offer a comprehensive training scheme alongside relative internal progression routes.

The package:

• 22 days Annual Leave + Public Holidays / Increasing by 1 day for every year of service (25 overall)
• All overtime over 8 hours per day is paid at 1.5x
• Salary Sacrifice Scheme for an additional 5 days annual leave per annum
• Full training & development with a focus on internal progression, route is as follows: (Workshop/Mobile Engineer > Lead Engineer > Hiring Manager > Site Manager > Regional Manager)
• All of the above promotions accompany substantial increases in salary 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 specific requirements and provide expert recommendations.
• Conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance to ensure optimal equipment performance.
• Offer training and support to clients' staff on machinery operation and maintenance best practices.
• Keep detailed records of service activities, parts used, and work completed for accurate reporting.
• Communicate effectively with the in-house engineering team to provide feedback and improve product performance.

The Requirements:

• Previous experience working in the Plant, Automotive, HGV or Agricultural industry (essential)
• Previous experience working with hydraulics, alongside mechanical and electrical capabilities (essential)
• Experience working on engines would be advantageous
• Electrical and/or Mechanical fault finding, repair & service experience
• A desire to lead, manage and grow a team of your own
• Relevant qualifications NVQ or City and Guilds in mechanical/electrical engineering (advantageous)
• Full UK Drivers License