Workshop Plant Fitter

Paul Garvey Personal Training; Reading; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the plant hire industry seeks a Workshop Plant Fitter to maintain and repair machinery. The role involves traveling to client sites, troubleshooting complex issues, and providing expert advice to clients. Opportunities for growth within the organization are offered, along with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

22 days Annual Leave + Public Holidays

Overtime paid at 1.5x after 8 hours

Salary Sacrifice Scheme for additional leave

Full training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in plant, automotive, HGV, or agricultural industry is essential.
• Experience with maintenance and fault finding in mechanical and electrical systems.
• Full UK Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Travel to client sites to maintain and repair plant machinery.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues.
• Conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance.

Skills

Mechanics

Electrical systems

Hydraulics

Education

NVQ or City and Guilds in mechanical/electrical engineering

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Job Role: Workshop Plant Fitter

Location: Reading, Berkshire

Salary: £33,000-£35,000 base salary

Hours: Monday-Friday 07.00-16.30 + Overtime @ 1.5x

Job Type: Full time, Permanent

About The Client

Interaction Technical has partnered with a well-established national plant hire firm to support their team expansion. With over 50 years of experience, our client is looking to onboard and train engineers from plant, HGV, automotive, or agricultural backgrounds. They offer a comprehensive training scheme and clear internal progression routes.

The Package

• 22 days Annual Leave + Public Holidays (increasing by 1 day for every year of service, up to 25 days)
• Overtime paid at 1.5x after 8 hours per day
• Salary Sacrifice Scheme for an additional 5 days of annual leave per annum
• Full training and development with a focus on internal progression (Workshop/Mobile Engineer > Lead Engineer > Hiring Manager > Site Manager > Regional Manager)
• Substantial salary and benefits increases with each promotion
  
  

Responsibilities

• Travel to client sites to maintain and repair plant machinery and equipment
• Diagnose and troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues
• Collaborate with clients to understand their needs 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
  
  

Requirements

• Previous experience in the plant, automotive, HGV, or agricultural industry (essential)
• Experience with hydraulics, mechanical, and electrical systems (essential)
• Experience working on engines (advantageous)
• Electrical and/or mechanical fault finding, repair, and service experience
• A desire to lead, manage, and grow a team
• Relevant qualifications (NVQ or City and Guilds in mechanical/electrical engineering) (advantageous)
• Full UK Driver's License
  
  

About Interaction Recruitment

Interaction Recruitment has specialist consultants across various industries in the UK, including Finance & IT, Technical & Engineering, Industrial, Commercial, and Hospitality. We offer both temporary and permanent support. For more information about this position or to discuss other opportunities, please contact Michael on 07531 650350, or email .

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Machinery Manufacturing

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