Location: Wellingborough
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time
Division: Specialist Plant Associates
Contract Type: PAYE
To carry out maintenance and repair of mechanical plant equipment within the workshop and on-site as required. The mobile plant fitter will be supported by the Plant manager and Workshop Foreman, ensuring all work is carried out safely, efficiently, and to a high standard, while mentoring junior team members and promoting best practices.
Specialist plant are a leading supplier of tunnelling equipment both in the UK and internationally. Incorporating our company values we bring our integrity and determination to continue delivering high quality engineered solution.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities -
* Ensure compliance with all relevant UK Health & Safety legislation, company policies, and environmental standards.
* Ability to interpret OEM manuals, method statements, and risk assessments, ensuring safe systems of work are followed.
* Diagnose and repair complex faults in mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and engine systems.
* Lead the mobilisation of specialist plant equipment including ventilation systems, hyperbaric systems and tunnelling equipment.
* Assist other parts of the group when required with crane rigging / repairs and maintenance and repair of our excavator fleet.
* Support the development of apprentices and junior fitters through mentoring and on-the-job training.
* Carry out inspections and preventative maintenance
* Perform basic welding and flame cutting as required.
* Maintain a clean, safe, and organised workshop environment.
* Accurately complete and submit records.
* Assist the Plant manager and foreman with planning, stock control, and continuous improvement.
* Maintain company vehicle in accordance with company policy handbook.
* Ensure the Company's LIFE values are implemented in all of your decision making.
* Be prepared to travel within UK at short notice.
Essential skills
* Time-served Plant Fitter or equivalent mechanical engineering qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds).
* Proven experience in plant maintenance and repair.
* Strong knowledge of hydraulic, mechanical, and basic electrical systems.
* Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
* Good understanding of UK H&S regulations and safe working practices.
* Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
* Strong communication and leadership abilities.
Desirable:
* Knowledge of the tunnelling industry and associated plant
* Basic welding and cutting skills.
* LOLER/PUWER awareness.
* Forklift or plant operation tickets (e.g. CPCS, NPORS).