Workshop Plant Fitter

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

Job summary

A national plant hire firm is expanding its team and seeks engineers from plant, HGV, automotive, or agricultural backgrounds. This permanent role offers comprehensive training, internal progression opportunities, and a competitive salary. The ideal candidate will have relevant industry experience and a desire to develop and manage a team as they maintain and repair essential machinery.

Benefits

22 days Annual Leave + Public Holidays

Overtime paid at 1.5x after 8 hours per day

Salary Sacrifice Scheme for additional leave

Full training and development opportunities

Promotion pathways available

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair plant machinery and equipment on client sites.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues.
• Conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance.

Skills

Hydraulics

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Problem solving

Education

NVQ or City and Guilds in mechanical/electrical engineering

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Overview

Reference
445982 Salary
£30,000 - £32,000/annum Job Location
- United Kingdom -- England -- East of England -- Hertfordshire -- Waltham Cross Job Type
Permanent Posted
Thursday, May 8, 2025

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

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