RRV / Heavy Plant Fitter – Permanent, Full Time, Manchester - PTS not required to start training provided
Up Front Recruitment is recruiting for an experienced RRV / Heavy Plant Fitter to join a well-established rail and infrastructure plant specialist. This is a long-term, secure opportunity offering consistent hours, strong overtime, and excellent earning potential.
Pay & Benefits
* £18.50 to £19.50 per hour PAYE depending on experience
* Overtime £23 to £24 per hour nights and weekends
* Self-employed option £20 per hour, overtime £25 per hour
* Guaranteed 40-hour working week
* Regular overtime and weekend work available
* Company van with fuel card
* Pension contributions totalling 8 percent for PAYE
* Accident and life cover for PAYE and self-employed
* Cycle to work scheme
* 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
Why Apply
* Immediate start available
* One-stage, flexible interview process
* Long-term role with consistent workload
* Strong overtime to significantly boost earnings
* Professional, well-run operation with modern equipment
This RRV / Heavy Plant Fitter role is based in Eccles, Manchester, working within a professional depot environment supporting a large, modern hire fleet used across rail and infrastructure projects nationwide.
The Role – RRV / Heavy Plant Fitter
As an RRV / Heavy Plant Fitter, you will be responsible for maintaining, servicing, inspecting, and repairing heavy plant and road rail vehicles to the highest safety and operational standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Maintenance, servicing, and repair of RRV and heavy plant equipment
* Routine testing of safety-critical systems
* Statutory inspections and annual plant examinations
* Accurate completion of service, inspection, and repair records
* Reporting defects and supporting plant safety performance
* Calibration and inspection of lifting accessories
* Supporting fleet availability and reliability
* Working closely with depot and operational teams
Requirements
* Experience as an RRV / Heavy Plant Fitter or heavy plant fitter
* Mechanical or diesel engineering background
* Time-served or qualified fitter
* Strong attention to detail and methodical approach
* Team-focused with a positive, can-do attitude
* Full UK driving licence
* PTS card beneficial but not essential (training provided)
If you are an experienced RRV / Heavy Plant Fitter or a heavy plant fitter looking for stability, strong pay, and progression, this is an excellent opportunity.
To apply or for a confidential discussion, contact Mark at Up Front Recruitment