Plant Fitter
Caldicot, South Wales
Up to £42,000 + excellent benefits
Are you a skilled, time-served plant fitter or engineer ready to join an expanding business?
Yolk Recruitment is excited to support our client in hiring multiple Workshop Technicians/Fitters. You'll be based in their busy Caldicot workshop, delivering top-quality repairs and refurbishments on a full fleet of plant vehicles.
What You'll Do
In this hands-on role, you'll keep the fleet running smoothly through expert maintenance and fault-finding. Day-to-day responsibilities include:
Repairing heavy-duty equipment like excavators, articulated haulers, wheel loaders, and bulldozers from leading brands (Volvo, Caterpillar, Komatsu).
Conducting check-ins/outs, prepping machines for hire or sale-fitting buckets, attachments, reversing cameras, radars, and more.
Performing major overhauls on engines, transmissions, axles, and hydraulic systems.
Diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults using specialist tools.
Carrying out planned maintenance, inspections, and compliance testing to keep the fleet operational.
Fault-finding with diagnostic equipment and laptops (training provided where needed).
Ordering parts efficiently, completing detailed job sheets, and ensuring full traceability.
Maintaining workshop standards, housekeeping, and strict health & safety protocols.
Working independently or collaboratively, flagging additional work to the Workshop Manager.
Supporting fabrication, welding, or painting tasks to get machines back on site fast.
What You'll Bring
You're a practical, target-driven engineer who enjoys workshop challenges and takes pride in quality work.
5+ years' post-apprenticeship experience repairing heavy construction plant (excavators, dump trucks, loaders, etc.).
NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in engineering, plant maintenance, agricultural machinery, or HGV mechanics.
Proven background in quarrying, mining, or construction equipment maintenance.
Familiarity with Tier 4/5 engines, AdBlue/regen systems, drive lines, hydraulics, and electrical diagnostics.
Comfortable with tablet-based systems, paperwork accuracy, and workshop safety standards.
Self-motivated team player who thrives under pressure and learns quickly.
Full UK driving licence and willingness to attend H&S training.
Why You Should Apply
Competitive salary up to £42,000 with a strong benefits package.
Real scope for progression in a fast-growing company.
Join a supportive team in a lively workshop environment.
Ready to Apply?
If you're up for the challenge and match what we're looking for, get in touch today with Andy Jones, your Engineering specialist at Yolk Recruitment.
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