Heavy Duty Plant Fitter £24 £26 per hour
Location: Kirkby, Merseyside (Recycling Yard)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Heavy Duty Plant Fitter to join a busy recycling and aggregates operation based in Kirkby. This is a long-term, stable opportunity working on a wide range of heavy plant and wash plant equipment.
Salary & Hours:
£24.00 £26.00 per hour
Overtime rate: £32.00 per hour
Monday to Friday: 07:00 17:00
Saturday: 07:00 12:00 (as required)
Additional hours available for maintenance and emergency repairs
28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
Company pension scheme
Key Responsibilities:
Maintenance, servicing, and repair of heavy plant machinery (excavators, loading shovels, crushers, screeners, wash plant)
Diagnosing mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults
Planned preventative maintenance to maximise uptime
Monitoring and maintaining wash plant performance and output quality
Completing accurate service and maintenance records
Working closely with operators, fitters, and management teams
Ensuring all work is carried out in line with strict health & safety standards
Requirements:
Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills
Previous experience with heavy plant machinery essential
Experience with aggregate wash plant equipment highly desirable
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Reliable, self-motivated, and safety conscious
Basic computer literacy for reporting and records
Flexible to work overtime and weekends when required
Working Environment:
Outdoor yard and workshop-based role
Physically demanding work in all weather conditions
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