Workshop Plant Fitter

LJ Recruitment; Hempstead; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

LJ Recruitment is seeking an experienced Workshop Plant Fitter for a workshop-based role in Essex. You will service, repair and maintain a wide range of construction plant and heavy machinery, diagnosing faults and carrying out planned maintenance to high standards.

The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical, hydraulic and electrical fault-finding skills, own tools and a full UK driving licence, and be able to work effectively within a busy workshop team on a varied workload.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Plant Fitter, Workshop Engineer, Plant Mechanic, Plant Engineer or similar.
• Experience servicing, maintaining and repairing construction plant, heavy machinery or similar equipment.
• Strong mechanical knowledge with good hydraulic and electrical fault-finding skills.
• Experience using computer diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to diagnose faults, identify suitable repairs and work independently.
• Good attention to detail with the ability to complete accurate service documentation.
• A reliable, flexible approach and the ability to work effectively under pressure as part of a team.
• Own tools and a full UK driving licence are essential.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair a wide range of construction plant, heavy machinery and equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), routine servicing and reactive repairs.
• Use diagnostic equipment to identify faults and resolve technical issues.
• Strip, repair and rebuild mechanical and hydraulic components.
• Complete pre-delivery inspections (PDI), equipment safety checks and PAT testing where required.
• Identify additional maintenance requirements and carry out repairs in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
• Maintain accurate service records, job sheets and repair documentation.
• Ensure all equipment is repaired safely and efficiently to a high standard.
• Work closely with the workshop team to ensure equipment is returned to customers promptly.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Hydraulic fault-finding

Electrical fault-finding

Diagnosis and repairs

Independent working

Team collaboration

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Hand tools

Job description

Workshop Plant Fitter

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Location: Essex - Workshop Based

Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30am - 5:00pm

We are recruiting for an experienced Workshop Plant Fitter to join an established and growing company specialising in the maintenance, servicing and repair of construction plant and machinery.

This is a predominantly workshop-based position within a modern, fully equipped facility, offering the opportunity to work on a varied range of heavy plant, construction equipment and machinery.

We would be keen to hear from experienced Plant Fitters, Plant Mechanics, Workshop Engineers and Plant Engineers with strong mechanical, hydraulic and electrical fault-finding skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair a wide range of construction plant, heavy machinery and equipment.


• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults.


• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), routine servicing and reactive repairs.


• Use diagnostic equipment to identify faults and resolve technical issues.


• Strip, repair and rebuild mechanical and hydraulic components.


• Complete pre-delivery inspections (PDI), equipment safety checks and PAT testing where required.


• Identify additional maintenance requirements and carry out repairs in accordance with manufacturer specifications.


• Maintain accurate service records, job sheets and repair documentation.


• Ensure all equipment is repaired safely and efficiently to a high standard.


• Work closely with the workshop team to ensure equipment is returned to customers promptly.

Equipment You Will Work On

The workshop handles a varied range of construction plant and equipment, including:

• Excavators, dumpers and dump trucks


• Wheeled loaders and skid-steer loaders


• Crushers, screeners and compaction equipment


• Generators, water pumps and disc cutters


• Hydraulic attachments and lifting equipment


• Hand tools and site cabins

Skills and Experience Required

• Previous experience as a Plant Fitter, Workshop Engineer, Plant Mechanic, Plant Engineer or similar.


• Experience servicing, maintaining and repairing construction plant, heavy machinery or similar equipment.


• Strong mechanical knowledge with good hydraulic and electrical fault-finding skills.


• Experience using computer diagnostic equipment.


• Ability to diagnose faults, identify suitable repairs and work independently.


• Good attention to detail with the ability to complete accurate service documentation.


• A reliable, flexible approach and the ability to work effectively under pressure as part of a team.


• Own tools and a full UK driving licence are essential.

Interested?

If you are an experienced Plant Fitter, Workshop Engineer or Plant Mechanic looking for a predominantly workshop-based role with a varied workload, we would be keen to hear from you.