Overview
Reference
0000035557 Salary
£38,000 - £40,000/annum Job Location
- United Kingdom -- England -- East Midlands -- Northamptonshire -- Northampton Job Type
Permanent Posted
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Workshop (75%) / Mobile (25%) Plant Fitter
Salary: £38,000 – £40,000 (Average Earnings £45,000–£50,000 OTE)
Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire
Hours: Monday – Friday, 07:00 – 16:00
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Benefits & Perks
1. Overtime paid at enhanced rates for additional earnings
2. Quarterly Performance bonus’
3. Company vehicle, tools, fuel card & PPE provided
4. Pension scheme
5. Ongoing manufacturer and in-house training on a variety of plant machinery
6. Opportunities for career progression within a growing organisation
The Role
As a Workshop/Mobile Plant Fitter, you will play a vital role in maintaining and repairing a wide range of construction plant equipment ranging from 9–70 tonne. Your responsibilities will include:
7. Responding quickly to machinery breakdowns, carrying out mechanical and hydraulic repairs
8. Performing planned and preventative maintenance (PPM) on excavators, dumpers, dozers, rollers and other heavy plant
9. Fault finding and diagnosing issues across engines, hydraulics, transmissions and electrical systems
10. Completing service reports, inspection paperwork and maintaining accurate records
11. Travelling to customer sites as required to support breakdown and repair work
12. Maintaining cleanliness, organisation and stock control within the workshop
What We’re Looking For
13. Background as a Plant Fitter, Plant Engineer, Heavy Plant Technician or similar
14. Minimum 3 years’ experience working with construction or heavy plant machinery
15. Strong understanding of hydraulics, diesel engines, electrical systems and diagnostics
16. Relevant industry qualifications (NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds / Apprenticeship or equivalent)
17. Ability to work independently on both workshop and mobile tasks
18. Full UK Driving Licence
Similar Roles: Plant Fitter, Mobile Plant Engineer, Heavy Plant Technician, Field Service Engineer, Construction Plant Mechanic
Interested?
Contact Reegan on our Technical & Engineering team at Interaction Recruitment on 07969154727 to discuss this role or explore similar opportunity