Plant Fitter – Mobile & Workshop Based
Location: North West
Salary: £18–£22 per hour (depending on NVQ level)
Hours: 40.5 hours per week + overtime
Type: 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 Scania 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:
Mon–Thu: 08:00–17:30
Fri: 08:00–15:30
30-minute lunch break
Door-to-door pay
Overtime:
Time & a half (Saturday)
Double time (Sunday)
Company van provided once established in the role (initially travel to workshop; collection possible)
Holidays:
20 days + bank holidays
Increases with service up to 25 days
Flexible approach to holiday requests