Plant Fitter
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Plant Fitter to join a busy engineering operation. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled maintenance professional with experience working on heavy plant, lifting equipment and specialist machinery.
The role will involve maintaining, servicing and repairing a range of plant and lifting equipment, ensuring machinery remains safe, compliant and available for operational use.
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Carry out planned maintenance, servicing and inspections on plant and lifting equipment.
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Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults.
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Prepare equipment for statutory inspections, including LOLER examinations.
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Attend customer and operational sites to carry out repairs and breakdown support when required.
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Work in accordance with manufacturer guidelines, risk assessments, Health & Safety requirements, DVSA standards and relevant legislation.
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Maintain accurate maintenance, inspection and repair records.
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Support third-party inspections and statutory examinations.
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Maintain a safe, clean and organised workshop.
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Manage parts, tools and consumable stock effectively.
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NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Plant Maintenance, Engineering or a related discipline.
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NVQ Level 2 in Plant Operations for servicing forklift trucks.
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Previous experience maintaining heavy plant, cranes, lifting equipment or similar machinery.
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Strong mechanical, hydraulic and electrical fault-finding skills.
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Good understanding of LOLER and PUWER requirements.
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Full, clean UK driving licence.
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Willingness to travel to site when required.
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Up to £17/hour DOE
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40-hour working week.
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Overtime available.
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33 days including bank holidays
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5% pension contribution
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Varied and technically interesting equipment.
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Opportunity to work across heavy plant, lifting equipment and specialist machinery.
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Supportive workshop and engineering environment.
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