Mobile heavy plant fitter

Blyth, United Kingdom | Posted on 25/02/2026

At Trades Talent, we specialise in supplying coded welders, electricians, mechanical fitters, and other key trades to major projects across the UK. Our focus is on industries where expertise, safety, and reliability are critical — from powering homes and delivering clean water to supporting renewable energy, manufacturing, and national infrastructure.

Job Description

MobileHeavy Plant Fitter

Location: Mobile role covering sitesbetween Teesside and Scunthorpe (accommodation provided where required)
Salary: £38,000–£40,000 per annum (depending on experience) + overtime
Contract Type: Full-Time, Temporary to Permanent
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30am – 4:00pm (42 hours per week)

• Companyvan
  
• Toolsand all necessary specialist equipment
  
• CompanyiPad and mobile phone
  
• Accommodation(digs) provided where required
  
• Fullsupport from the wider team
  

Please note: Applicants must be aged 25 orover due to insurance requirements.

RoleOverview

We are seeking an experienced and reliableMobile Heavy Plant Fitter to join our growing team. This is a field-basedposition covering multiple customer sites across the Teesside to Scunthorperegion.

The successful candidate will be responsiblefor the servicing, maintenance, fault diagnosis and repair of a broad range ofheavy plant machinery, ensuring equipment is maintained to the highest safetyand performance standards.

This role requires a self-motivated individualwho is confident working independently while remaining closely connected to thewider operational team.

KeyResponsibilities

• Service,maintain and repair heavy plant machinery including FLTs, MEWPs, towerlights and larger plant equipment
  
• Carryout planned preventative maintenance (PPM) in line with company schedules
  
• Attendbreakdowns and carry out timely, effective repairs to minimise downtime
  
• Diagnoseand rectify mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults
  
• Maintainaccurate service records and documentation
  
• Ensureall work is completed in accordance with company procedures and health andsafety regulations
  
• Representthe company professionally when working on client sites
  

Requirements

• Provenexperience as a Heavy Plant Fitter or similar role
  
• Strongall-round knowledge of plant machinery and equipment
  
• Experienceworking on heavy dumpers, including CAT 771 and 775 models
  
• Experienceworking with CAT machinery
  
• Strongdiagnostic and fault-finding ability across mechanical, hydraulic andelectrical systems
  
• Abilityto work independently and manage workload effectively
  
• Excellentproblem-solving skills and attention to detail
  
• FullUK driving licence
  
• Previousexperience in a mobile or field-based engineering role