Workshop Plant Fitter

Interaction Recruitment; Tilbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Workshop Plant Fitter to join their growing team. This full-time role offers a chance to work with a reputable plant hire firm that values training and internal progression. You will be responsible for maintaining and repairing plant machinery, diagnosing technical issues, and providing expert support to clients. With a focus on career development, this position presents an exciting opportunity to lead and grow your own team while enjoying a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. If you have a background in the plant or automotive industry and a passion for engineering, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

22 days Annual Leave + Public Holidays

Overtime paid at 1.5x

Salary Sacrifice Scheme for additional leave

Full training & development

Qualifications

• Experience in Plant, Automotive, HGV, or Agricultural industry is essential.
• Mechanical and electrical fault finding and repair experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair of plant machinery at client sites.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance.

Skills

Hydraulics

Mechanical capabilities

Electrical capabilities

Fault finding

Team leadership

Education

NVQ in mechanical/electrical engineering

City and Guilds in mechanical/electrical engineering

Job description

Job Role: Workshop Plant Fitter
Location: Tilbury, Essex
Salary: GBP30,(Apply online only)-GBP32,(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
• 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 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.