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📍 Workshop-based with travel throughout Scotland (approx. 80% of the time)
💷 Excellent pay + overtime + allowances + benefits
Are you an experienced Plant Fitter looking to take the next step in your career?
First Achieve’s Engineering Division is proud to be working with a leading and forward-thinking geotechnical contractor, now seeking to add a skilled Plant Fitter to their growing team.
The Role
Based out of the Hamilton workshop, you’ll play a key role in maintaining and servicing a fleet of specialist plant machinery, including:
* Rotary and sonic drilling rigs
* Cable percussion rigs
* Tracked support plant
This is a hands-on, varied role that offers plenty of travel across Scotland — perfect for someone who enjoys field work, problem-solving, and working on diverse, complex machinery.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Routine maintenance and repairs to a range of drilling and plant equipment
* Diagnosing faults on hydraulic and electrical systems
* Ensuring all machinery operates safely and efficiently
* Supporting site operations across Scotland (occasional UK travel)
* Proven experience as a Plant Fitter / Plant Mechanic
* Strong knowledge of hydraulic and electrical systems (drilling rig experience desirable)
* Full UK driving licence
* A proactive, adaptable, and hands-on approach
If you thrive in a role that keeps you moving and challenges your technical ability — this could be the perfect fit.
What’s On Offer
* Above-industry pay rates
* Overtime and performance bonuses
* Generous allowances for time spent working away
* Ongoing training and development opportunities
Join a respected contractor that values innovation, teamwork, and progression — and take your career to the next level with a company that invests in its people.
Apply today or drop me a message to find out more.
Seniority level
* Not Applicable
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Engineering
Industries
* Engineering Services and Repair and Maintenance
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