Company Description
United Infrastructure is a UK-based infrastructure services company delivering critical energy, power, water, telecoms and social infrastructure projects. Following the acquisition of Wood’s UK Transmission & Distribution business, United Infrastructure has strengthened its capabilities in power engineering, construction and asset optimisation, supporting grid resilience and the transition to a low-carbon energy system. The company partners with public and private clients to deliver safe, sustainable and future-ready infrastructure across the UK.
Job Description
United Infrastructure Transmission & Distribution are recruiting for a hybrid/mobile Plant Fitter. This is a full time, permanent position. In this role you would be required to be based at Darlington, County Durham for a minimum of 24 weeks for familiarisation and training. Thereafter you would operate independently. This lead-in period is essential to ensure they are fully aligned with our operational standards and procedures. UK travel is also required in the role.
As a UK wide operation, you will work as part of a team who are responsible for the Planning & Control of Servicing. This will include the day to day repairs of HGV and varied fleet equipment as well as the planned maintenance of Specialised Overhead Line Winching & Tensioning Machinery.
What You Will Do
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Carry out mechanical maintenance and repairs on specialist OHL plant & Equipment including winches, Puller/tensioners Tractors HGVs and other specialist plant and equipment.
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Support mobilisation and demobilisation of plant for OHL projects.
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Conduct pre-use inspections, fault finding, and routine servicing of mechanical systems.
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Carry out preventative maintenance and scheduled servicing in line with manufacturer and company standards.
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Ensure all repair work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
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Maintain accurate service and repair records in compliance with company procedures.
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Work on-site to attend breakdowns and perform emergency repairs when required.
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Order and fit replacement parts, ensuring cost-effective and timely repairs.
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Adhere to all relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations.
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communicate effectively with the workshop team, supervisors, and site managers regarding job progress and issues with plant and equipment.
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Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to maintaining a clean and organised working environment.
In accordance with British Assessment Certifications OHSAS 18001, ISO9001:2000 and ISO 14001, each employee will comply with and contribute to the effective implementation of the UIG T&D's policies: -
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Health and Safety Policy
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Quality Policy
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Environmental Policy
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Ethical Code of Conduct Policy
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Drug & Alcohol Policy
Qualifications
What We Are Looking For
The role requires the following skills and attributes:
Essential:
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Asbestos Awareness
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COSHH Awareness
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Emergency First Aid at Work
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Face Face Test – Alphasolway
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Fire Awareness
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Harness and Fall Arrest
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LOLER Awareness
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Manual Handling
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Environmental Awareness
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Working at Height Awareness
Desirable:
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HAVS Awareness
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ECITB Abrasive Wheels
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Spill management
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BORDA Off Road Driver – 4x4 Pick Ups
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DVLA Towing License Training and Test
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Time served Fitter, holding recognised qualifications with a Dealership or Company that relates to Roles/Duties e.g. Tractor Dealership/ Plant/Transport Dealership / Relevant Construction Company
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HGV Class 2 license (Class 1 Desirable).
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CITB / CPCS or recognised equivalent Lorry Loader certificate desirable
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Digital Tachograph Card desirable.
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Strap & Chains – Loads must be fully competent
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Fork-Lift / Telehandler License desirable
Applicants for this role must have Right to Work in the UK.
