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
Overtime paid at enhanced rates for additional earnings
Quarterly Performance bonus’
Company vehicle, tools, fuel card & PPE provided
Pension scheme
Ongoing manufacturer and in-house training on a variety of plant machinery
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:
Responding quickly to machinery breakdowns, carrying out mechanical and hydraulic repairs
Performing planned and preventative maintenance (PPM) on excavators, dumpers, dozers, rollers and other heavy plant
Fault finding and diagnosing issues across engines, hydraulics, transmissions and electrical systems
Completing service reports, inspection paperwork and maintaining accurate records
Travelling to customer sites as required to support breakdown and repair work
Maintaining cleanliness, organisation and stock control within the workshop
What We’re Looking For
Background as a Plant Fitter, Plant Engineer, Heavy Plant Technician or similar
Minimum 3 years’ experience working with construction or heavy plant machinery
Strong understanding of hydraulics, diesel engines, electrical systems and diagnostics
Relevant industry qualifications (NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds / Apprenticeship or equivalent)
Ability to work independently on both workshop and mobile tasks
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 (phone number removed) to discuss this role or explore similar opportunity