Job Title: Plant Fitter/Mechanic (Kent & Site work)
Work Location: Based between our Maidstone and Isle of Sheppey Yard, with occasional travel to project sites in Kent and surrounding areas.
Company Overview: DDL Group is a leading civil engineering company based in Kent but have projects nationwide. We specialise in delivering innovative and sustainable solutions for infrastructure projects across various sectors. With a strong focus on quality, safety, and client satisfaction, we have built a reputation for excellence in the industry.
About the Role:
At DDL Group we are seeking a dedicated and reliable Plant fitter/ Mechanic to join our team who is honest and reliable, who can support and maintain our growing fleet of plant and equipment.
Roles & Responsibilities:
* Service, Maintain and repair a range of plant and equipment.
* Undertake visits to our project sites as required to complete repairs and make deliveries.
* Diagnose faults (mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic).
* Carry out preventative maintenance & emergency breakdown repairs.
* Collaborate with the team to ensure timely completion of tasks and projects.
* Planned maintenance schedules are followed and actioned effectively.
* Maintain tools and equipment in good working condition.
* Assisting with Fleet repairs and maintenance, dropping vehicles off to local garages for MOT/Services.
* Work both in our workshop (Kent) and on construction sites when required.
* Skills/Experience
* NVQ Level 2/3 in Plant Maintenance or equivalent.
* Strong knowledge of plant machinery (construction background preferred).
* Strong organisational and time management skills and great attention to details.
* Welding/fabrication skills desirable.
* Ability to work independently.
* IT literate to keep accurate record of all maintenance.
* Valid driver's license
* Hold a valid CSCS card is a plus but not required.
Benefits:
* Company van, tools & PPE provided.
* Pension scheme
* Free DSE eye testing
* Career development opportunities
* Join a growing, family-run contractor with long-term opportunities.
Job Types: Fixed term, 12 months.
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 (DOE) + overtime & call-out rates.
Schedule: Monday to Friday (Occasional weekend when required)
47.5 hours per week, with flexibility considered
If this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear from you Apply via indeed or alternatively send you CV to:
This vacancy will remain open until 30th October 2025. However, we reserve the right to close the position earlier if we receive a high volume of applications.
DDL Group is to ensure that all its employees and job applicants are treated equally, irrespective of disability, race, colour, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, age, gender, marital status, or sexuality under the equality act 2010.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company car
* Company events
* Company pension
* Flexitime
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person