Workshop Plant Fitter / Waste Municipal Technician

Contek Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Chorley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Contek Recruitment Solutions Ltd is seeking a skilled Workshop Plant Fitter / Waste Municipal Technician in Chorley. You will maintain, repair, and optimise fleet and plant machinery, handling planned maintenance and emergency breakdowns across RCVs, FELs, and waste processing equipment.

You will read schematics, diagnose hydraulic/pneumatic issues, perform MIG/TIG/Stick welding, and ensure safety records and logs are kept up to date.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Workshop Plant Fitter, Heavy Plant Mechanic, or Municipal Fleet Technician (industrial, RCVs, FELs).
• Strong working knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems with the ability to read technical schematics.
• Certified/experienced in LOLER Examinations and performing maintenance logs.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventative maintenance and rapid breakdown repairs to maximize machine reliability.
• Conduct PMs on RCVs/FELs, including visual inspections and non-destructive testing for wear, cracks, and corrosion.
• Read schematics, diagnose, and repair hydraulic and pneumatic circuits, pumps, valves, and cylinders.
• Weld (MIG/TIG/Stick) and fabricate to repair or modify equipment and brackets.
• Carry out LOLER inspections and maintain safety/compliance records.
• Operate heavy machinery (forklifts, cranes, aerial lifts) safely.
• Log maintenance activities digitally and monitor plant performance.
• Train site operatives in basic maintenance and maintain a clean workshop environment.

Skills

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

MIG welding

TIG welding

Stick welding

Schematic reading

LOLER examinations

Heavy machinery operation

Safety documentation

Tools

Forklifts

Cranes

Aerial lifts

Job description

Workshop Plant Fitter / Waste Municipal Technician

Location: Chorley

Position Type: Permanent / Full-Time

Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled and reliable Workshop Plant Fitter / Waste Municipal Technician to join our team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in maintaining, repairing, and optimizing our fleet and plant machinery. You will handle both planned maintenance and emergency breakdown responses across industrial Refuse Collection Vehicles (RCVs), Front End Loaders (FELs), and waste processing equipment to keep operations running safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintenance & Breakdown Response: Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PMs) and rapid breakdown repairs to ensure maximum plant reliability and minimal operational downtime.
• Specialized Fleet & Equipment Repair: Perform routine and complex PMs on industrial RCVs/FELs, including structural integrity checks (visual and non-destructive testing for cracks, wear, and corrosion) on hoppers and supporting frames.
• Hydraulics & Pneumatics: Read technical schematics, diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair hydraulic and pneumatic circuits, pumps, valves, and cylinders.
• Fabrication & Welding: Perform skilled welding (MIG, TIG, Stick) and fabrication work to repair structural damage, modify equipment, or create custom guards and brackets.
• Compliance & Inspections: Conduct LOLER examinations and daily plant/municipal PM inspections, completing all safety and compliance documentation in line with company policies.
• Heavy Machinery Operation: Safely operate heavy equipment - including forklifts, aerial lifts, and cranes to maneuver and install large components.
• Digital Systems & Records: Comfortably utilize digital platforms to log maintenance activities, track plant performance, and record downtime.
• Team Support & Housekeeping: Train and guide site operatives in basic maintenance tasks while maintaining a clean, safe, and hazard-free workshop environment.

Key Requirements & Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Workshop Plant Fitter, Heavy Plant Mechanic, or Municipal Fleet Technician.
• Strong working knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems with the ability to read technical schematics.
• Competent in MIG, TIG, and Stick welding and metal fabrication.
• Certified/experienced in conducting LOLER Examinations.
• Proficient in operating heavy machinery (forklifts, cranes, aerial lifts).
• Meticulous attention to detail regarding safety documentation and maintenance logs.
• Adaptable and resilient with a flexible approach to changing priorities and emergency breakdowns.

Pay & Working Hours

Hourly Rate: £20.00 to £24.00 per hour (depending on experience)

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:30 - 16:30

Overtime: Available Saturdays as and when required, paid at Time and a Half