Plant Fitter – South

The Hireman; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent tool hire company seeks an experienced fitter for their workshop in Croydon. You will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of a range of equipment including power tools and diesel plants while working in a positive and supportive culture. The role offers a competitive salary, a monthly bonus scheme, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Excellent negotiable salary

Monthly bonus scheme

Health cash plan

Enhanced contributory workplace pension scheme

28 days’ annual leave, rising to 33 after five years

Company workwear including PPE

Fresh fruit, snacks, and drinks

Staff discount on equipment purchases

Regular social events including parties

Qualifications

• Experience with electrical and mechanical machinery including tools and plant equipment.
• Ability to work with diesel engines, petrol engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrics.

Responsibilities

• Fault-finding, repairs, and maintenance of electrical and mechanical machinery.
• Working in a depot-based workshop team on various equipment.

Skills

Hydraulics

Petrol Engine Experience

Diesel Engine Experience

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Good Work Ethic

Job description

Are you an experienced fitter? Are you looking for a better work-life balance? Do you want to join a well-established company with a professional, engaging and supportive culture?

If so, this role is a great opportunity for someone with lots of experience with electrical and mechanical machinery, looking for a stable and permanent role.

The Hiremanis an independent tool hire company providing construction equipment services to professional contractors working in London and the Home Counties. Established in 1985, we have a successful 40-year track record, and we pride ourselves on going out of our way to help our customers. Operating from four strategically located depots in Canning Town, Park Royal, Croydon and Rochester (Kent) we currently employ 100 people, and have plans to grow the business substantially over the next ten years.

What will I be doing?

Working from our Croydon department you will be part of a depot-based workshop team. You will have responsibility for fault-finding, repairs and maintenance of a wide range of electrical and mechanical machinery, including:

• 110V and cordless power tools (breakers, grinders, nail guns)
• 2-stroke and petrol equipment (cut-off saws, mixers, power floats)
• Diesel plant (generators, pumps, pressure washers)
• Air tools (picks, scabblers, road-towable compressors)
• Hydraulic equipment (power packs, pallet trucks, jacks)
• Mechanical equipment (chain blocks, material lifts, access platforms)

What do I need?

You will have previous experience working with diesel engines, petrol engines (including two-stroke), hydraulics, pneumatics and/or electrics.

You may also have relevant or similar experience of working with any of the following: power tools, plant (e.g., diggers, dumpers, rollers), powered access, generators, pumps, lifting equipment (e.g. forklifts, hoists), cranes, sweepers, haulage lorries, agricultural maintenance, scooters.

We are also looking for someone with the following attributes:

• A good work ethic with honesty and integrity
• Enthusiasm and a good sense of humour
• Strong focus and attention to detail
• Well organised and able to multi-task
• A positive and practical attitude to problem solving

What are we offering you?

• Excellent negotiable salary (depending on experience and reviewed regularly)
• Monthly bonus scheme
• Health cash plan
• An enhanced contributory workplace pension scheme
• 28 days’ annual leave, including bank holidays, rising to 33 days after five full years’ service
• Working hours of 7.30am – 5pm, Monday to Friday
• Company workwear, including PPE
• Fresh fruit, snacks, and drinks in the depot
• Free equipment loans and staff discount on purchases
• Staff voucher schemes, such as cycle to work and eye tests
• Regular social events including annual summer and Christmas parties
• A turkey at Christmas (or other seasonal gift)