Heavy plant fitter

Job Description

Heavy Plant Fitter

Salary: £40,000-£50,000
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Heavy Plant Fitter to join a well-established and growing engineering business. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled mechanical engineer with a background in heavy plant, commercial vehicles, or HGV maintenance to join a company offering long-term stability and career progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs on a fleet of heavy plant equipment.
• Diagnose and fault-find mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical issues.
• Service and repair a range of machinery and commercial vehicles.
• Complete inspections and ensure all equipment meets safety and compliance standards.
• Work closely with the operations team to minimise downtime and maximise equipment availability.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Heavy Plant Fitter, HGV Technician, Plant Mechanic, or similar.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and repair skills.
• Experience working on heavy plant equipment, commercial vehicles, or HGVs.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, diesel engines, transmissions, and braking systems.
• Relevant engineering qualification (NVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent) desirable.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary package.
• Regular overtime opportunities.
• Company pension scheme.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Stable and secure employment within a growing organisation.
• Opportunity to work on a varied fleet of modern equipment.

If you're an experienced Heavy Plant Fitter with HGV experience looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

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