Workshop Plant Fitter

Interaction Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the plant hire sector is seeking a Workshop Plant Fitter to join their London team. The successful candidate will benefit from comprehensive training, internal promotion routes, and a competitive salary. Responsibilities include maintenance and repair of equipment, technical troubleshooting, and client collaboration. Applicants should have relevant experience in the Plant, HGV, Automotive, or Agricultural sectors.

Benefits

22 days Annual Leave + Public Holidays

Salary Sacrifice Scheme for additional leave

Comprehensive training and development

Overtime paid at 1.5x

Qualifications

• Experience in Plant, HGV, Automotive or Agricultural industry is essential.
• Ability to work with hydraulics and mechanical/electrical systems is essential.
• Full UK Drivers License required.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair of plant machinery and equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical issues.
• Conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance.

Skills

Hydraulic systems

Electrical fault finding

Mechanical fault finding

Team leadership

Education

NVQ or City and Guilds in mechanical/electrical engineering

Job description

Job Role: Workshop Plant Fitter
Location: Merton, London
Salary: GBP30,(Apply online only)-GBP35,(Apply online only) 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
• A minimum of 5 hours of overtime available per week
• Salary Sacrifice Scheme for an addition 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 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

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.

Interaction Recruitment have specialist consultants across the majority of industries within the UK, including but not limited to, Finance & IT, Technical & Engineering, Industrial, Commercial and Hospitality. We offer both temporary and permanent support. For more information regarding the position or to discuss any other opportunities, you can reach Julius on (phone number removed) or (url removed)

Thank you for taking the time, we hope to speak in the near future.
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