Job Description
Mobile Plant Fitter
Location: North WestSalary: £18–£22 per hour (depending on NVQ level)Hours: 40.5 hours per week + overtimeType: Full-time, Permanent
We are currently recruiting for a qualified Plant Fitter (NVQ Level 2 or 3) to join a well-established engineering team supporting a nationwide hire fleet.
You will work alongside an experienced engineer carrying out maintenance, breakdowns, and demonstration work on a range of hydraulic and diesel-driven machinery, including engine-powered mobile shredders. The role offers a mix of workshop and field-based work.
Key Responsibilities
* Maintenance and repair of heavy plant and mobile machinery
* Breakdown diagnostics and fault finding (engines, electrics, hydraulics)
* Field-based service work across the UK (excluding Ireland and Scotland)
* Supporting machine demonstrations where required
Requirements
* NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plant Maintenance / Heavy Vehicle / Engineering
* Experience with diesel engines, hydraulics, and electrics
* Willingness to travel and stay away overnight when required
* Full UK driving licence preferred
Working Pattern & Benefits
* Hours:
o Mon–Thu: 08:00–17:30
o Fri: 08:00–15:30
o 30-minute lunch break
* Door-to-door pay
* Overtime:
o Time & a half (Saturday)
o Double time (Sunday)
* Company van provided once established in the role (initially travel to workshop; collection possible)
* Holidays:
o 20 days + bank holidays
o Increases with service up to 25 days
o Flexible approach to holiday requests
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