Workshop plant fitter

NEOS Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK seeks an experienced Workshop Plant Fitter to join a well-established construction equipment company in Leeds. The role involves servicing, maintaining, and repairing construction plant machinery, with responsibilities including fault-finding and performing routine inspections. Candidates should have prior experience in a similar position and strong technical skills. Benefits include a competitive salary, overtime, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Manufacturer training and continuous development

Pension scheme

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Uniform and PPE provided

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Plant Fitter or similar role is required.
• Competency in working with hydraulic systems and diesel engines is essential.
• Strong attention to detail and mechanical aptitude is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and maintaining construction plant machinery.
• Conducting effective fault-finding and diagnostics.
• Carrying out routine preventative maintenance tasks.

Skills

Plant Fitting

Electrical Diagnostics

Hydraulic Systems

Mechanical Aptitude

Team Work

Tools

Excavators

Dumpers

Rollers

Telehandlers

Job description

Workshop Plant Fitter

Location : Leeds

Salary / Bonuses : £33,000 – £34,000 per annum, 45‑hour week + overtime at time‑and‑a‑half

Neos Engineering are partnered with a well‑established construction plant equipment business who are looking to strengthen their workshop team with an experienced Plant Fitter. This company supports construction, civils and groundwork clients across the region, providing reliable servicing and repair solutions from their Leeds depot.

The Role

• Servicing, maintenance and repair of construction plant machinery within a workshop environment.
• Effective fault‑finding and diagnostics across mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Carrying out routine servicing, inspections and preventative maintenance tasks.
• Completing job sheets accurately and maintaining professional standards.
• Supporting workshop efficiency and ensuring machinery is prepared for hire.

The Candidate

• Have previous experience as a Plant Fitter, Workshop Engineer, Plant Technician or similar.
• Be competent working with hydraulic systems, electrical diagnostics and diesel engines.
• Ideally have experience with excavators, dumpers, rollers, telehandlers and similar plant equipment.
• Demonstrate strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Communicate effectively and work well as part of a team.

The Benefits

• £33,000 – £34,000 salary (dependent on experience)
• Overtime available at time‑and‑a‑half
• Manufacturer training and continuous development
• Pension scheme
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays
• Uniform and PPE provided

Long‑term career progression within a stable business.

Please apply with a CV and feel free to include a cover letter outlining why you're perfect for the role.

We kindly ask for those requiring sponsorship to not apply as the client is unable to offer sponsorship and any applications here will be automatically rejected.

Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive, we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying – then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.