Pay:£36,504.00-£65,656.00 per year
Job description:
Job Title: Plant Fitter
Location:Caithness
Job Type:Full-time | Permanent | 39 hours/week + Overtime
Salary:
* Starting pay:£18.00/hour
* £51,900+based on a 50-hour week
* £65,600+based on a 60-hour week
Plant FitterBenefits:
* Overtime pay: 1.5x for first 4 hours/day, 2x beyond that
* On-call rota: £100/week standby + 4hr minimum paid at double time per call-out
* Pay increase up to £1/hr after 1 year (based on appraisal)
* Annual pay reviews
* 3035 days holiday (with length of service)
* Buy/sell up to 5 days annual leave
* Company van (private use allowed)
* Laptop, phone, tools, uniform & PPE
* Health cash plan (dental, optical, physio)
* Employee Assistance Programme (mental health, legal)
* High street discounts
* Contributory pension scheme
* Life assurance 3x annual salary
* Ongoing technical training and development
Plant Fitter Overview:
We are hiring a skilledPlant Fitter,Construction Plant EngineerorHeavy Plant Mechanicto join our mobile service team operating across the Caithness region. This is a field-based role carrying out maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on a range of heavy construction and plant machinery.
Whether youre looking for stronger earnings, proper support, or long-term progression this role offers the stability, pay and kit to take your career forward.
Key Responsibilities of the Plant Fitter
* Service, inspect and repair plant and construction machinery at customer sites
* Fault-find and repair diesel, hydraulic, mechanical and electrical systems
* Attend breakdowns on-site via shared on-call rota (standby and call-out pay included)
* Complete job sheets, timesheets, and digital records accurately
* Work independently while coordinating with the parts and service team
* Help train or support junior technicians when required
* Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with compliance standards
Plant FitterEssential Requirements
* NVQ / SVQ / City & Guilds Level 2 or 3 in Plant, Agricultural, Vehicle or Mechanical Engineering
* Experience with heavy plant, construction equipment or mobile machinery
* Knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, electrical diagnostics and fault finding
* Strong work ethic and time management able to work independently in the field
* Basic IT/computer skills for job reporting
* Full UK Driving Licence
Apply Now
Apply now with your CV interviews are ongoing, and were happy to answer any questions before you commit.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Plant FitterBenefits:
* Additional leave
* Bereavement leave
* Company car
* Company pension
* Enhanced maternity leave
* Enhanced paternity leave
* Free flu jabs
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Life insurance
* Referral programme
* Sick pay
Work Location: On the road
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