Heavy Plant Fitter – Construction Plant
Location: Bath (South West)
Salary: £18-23ph
NEOS Engineering are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Heavy Plant Fitter to join their busy construction and plant maintenance team. This is a hands-on role working on a wide range of construction plant, including excavators, telehandlers, dumpers, and wheeled or tracked machinery.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs on construction plant
* Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults efficiently
* Perform preventative maintenance to minimise downtime
* Assist with breakdowns and urgent repairs on-site
* Fabricate and replace mechanical parts where required
* Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and safe use of PPE
* Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation
* Operate and test machinery safely after repair
Requirements
* Proven experience as a Heavy Plant Fitter or equivalent role
* Knowledge of hydraulic, mechanical, and basic electrical systems
* Experience working on construction plant: excavators, dumpers, telehandlers, loaders, etc.
* Ability to read technical schematics and maintenance manuals
* Full UK driving licence
* Good communication and team-working skills
* Ability to work flexibly across different sites
Desirable:
* NVQ or apprenticeship in Plant Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline
* Experience welding or fabricating mechanical components
* CPCS or other plant operation qualifications
Benefits
* Competitive pay £18–£23 per hour depending on experience
* Overtime opportunities
* Company vehicle or fuel allowance (if applicable)
* Health & Safety and skills training opportunities
* Career progression within a growing team
* Pension and holiday allowance
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