Heavy Plant Fitter
Location: Knowsley, Merseyside
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £24.00 – £26.00 per hour (depending on experience)
Overtime Rate: £32.00 per hour
Interaction Recruitment is currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established client for an experienced Heavy Plant Fitter based in Knowsley.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy and growing operation maintaining a range of heavy plant and wash plant machinery within a fast-paced industrial environment.
Working Hours
47.5 hours per week
Monday to Friday: 07:00 – 17:00
Saturdays: 07:00 – 12:00 when required
Additional overtime available for maintenance and emergency repairs
Benefits
Competitive hourly pay
Regular overtime opportunities
28 days holiday including bank holidays
Company pension scheme
Permanent, long-term opportunity
Supportive working environment
The Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out planned maintenance, servicing, and reactive repairs on a variety of heavy plant machinery and wash plant equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation across the site.
This is a hands-on role involving both workshop and outdoor work in all weather conditions.
Key Responsibilities
Carry out maintenance and repairs on excavators, loading shovels, crushers, screeners, and wash plant equipment
Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults
Perform routine servicing and preventative maintenance to minimise downtime
Inspect and maintain aggregate wash plant systems
Monitor plant performance and maintain operational efficiency
Complete service records, inspection reports, and maintenance documentation accurately
Work closely with plant operators, supervisors, and management
Maintain high standards of health & safety at all times
Ensure workshop cleanliness and organisation
Assist with stock control and ordering of spare parts
Candidate Requirements
Proven experience as a Heavy Plant Fitter or similar role
Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills
Experience working on heavy plant machinery in an industrial environment
Previous wash plant maintenance experience highly desirable
Good understanding of health & safety procedures
Basic computer literacy for maintenance reporting
Reliable, motivated, and able to work independently or within a team
Flexible approach to overtime and weekend work
Able to commute to the Knowsley area
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To apply for this Heavy Plant Fitter position, please submit your CV today.
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