Join a well-established plant and tool hire company as a Mobile & Workshop Plant Fitter. Work with a varied fleet of construction equipment, enjoy a supportive team environment, and build a long-term career in plant maintenance and repair.
Mobile & Workshop Plant Fitter
Full-time, Monday – Friday (7am – 5pm)
~ Permanent position
~£Our client is a well-established, family-run plant and tool hire company operating from two locations across the South Coast. With more than four decades of experience in the plant hire and construction equipment industry, they have built a strong reputation for providing reliable equipment and exceptional customer service.
Our client is seeking an experienced Mobile & Workshop Plant Fitter to join their team in Chandlers Ford. This hands-on role involves servicing, maintaining and repairing a wide range of plant hire and construction machinery, ensuring all equipment is safe, reliable and ready for hire.
Service, maintain and repair a fleet of plant hire equipment
Diagnose mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults
Repair and maintain excavators (800kg – 14 tonne), dumpers, telehandlers and rollers
Carry out preventative maintenance and routine servicing
Complete service records and inspection certificates accurately
Undertake welding and fabrication work when required
Attend breakdowns and carry out mobile plant repairs when necessary
Maintain high workshop safety and housekeeping standards
Work collaboratively with the wider workshop and hire team
The ideal candidate will be a skilled Plant Fitter, Plant Mechanic or Construction Equipment Engineer with previous experience working on plant machinery or heavy equipment. Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems
Previous experience working with plant machinery or construction equipment
High standard of welding and fabrication skills
Experience in maintaining plant hire or heavy machinery
Full UK driving licence is essential
Competitive salary depending on experience
Company van provided for mobile work
Full-time, permanent role
Monday to Friday working hours
No agencies, please. Other suitable skills and experience include Plant Fitter, Plant Mechanic, Plant Maintenance Engineer, Heavy Plant Engineer, Construction Equipment Technician, Mobile Plant Engineer, Field Service Engineer (Plant), Workshop Plant Engineer, Agricultural Engineer, Machinery Maintenance Technician.