Workshop Plant Fitter

Paul Garvey Personal Training; Port Talbot; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Workshop Plant Engineer to join their growing team in Port Talbot. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and extensive training opportunities. You will be responsible for maintaining and repairing plant machinery, diagnosing technical issues, and collaborating with clients to ensure optimal equipment performance. With a strong focus on internal progression, this role provides a clear path for career advancement. If you have a background in Plant, HGV, Automotive, or Agricultural industries and are eager to lead a team, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive in a supportive environment.

Benefits

22 days Annual Leave + Public Holidays

Overtime paid at 1.5x

Salary Sacrifice Scheme for additional leave

Full training & development

Internal progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in Plant, HGV, Automotive, or Agricultural industry is essential.
• Hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical capabilities are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair of plant machinery at client sites.
• Diagnose complex technical issues in mechanical and electrical systems.

Skills

Hydraulic Systems

Mechanical Fault Finding

Electrical Fault Finding

Team Leadership

Education

NVQ in Mechanical Engineering

City and Guilds in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Role: Workshop Plant Engineer
Location: Port Talbot, South Wales
Salary: £30,000-£32,000 base salary
Hours: Monday-Friday + Overtime @ 1.5x
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

Thank you for taking the time, we look forward to speaking in the near future.