Mechanical Plant Fitter (Batching Plant & Jetty)
Location: Leiston, IP16
Duration: 2+ years
Pay Rate: £24.14 per hour PAYE + Lodge
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced and reliable Heavy Plant / Mechanical Plant Fitter to inspect, maintain, and repair a wide range of heavy plant machinery (Such as Batching Plant & Jetty). The ideal candidate will have strong diagnostic ability, hands‑on technical experience, and confidence working independently or within a maintenance team. This role ensures plant equipment remains safe, compliant, and fully operational to support production and site efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Routine servicing of heavy plant machinery.
- Diagnose faults across mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
- Preventive maintenance and completion of inspection documentation.
- Breakdown response with efficient fault‑finding and repair.
- Welding and basic fabrication when required.
Mandatory Qualifications:
- CSCS or JIB
- NVQ Level 3 Mechanical Fitter
- Abrasive Wheels
- Working at Heights
- Manual Handling
- LOTO – Electrical Safety Briefing or Isolation Procedures or Mechanical Briefing
- Pre‑Qualification Technical Profile (PQTP)
Experience:
- Ideally 5 years heavy plant maintenance (excluding apprenticeship).
- Strong diagnostic and problem‑solving skills.
- Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Ability to work under pressure on critical plant.
- Fabrication, system amendments, and mechanical improvements.
- Experience on similar large‑scale projects.
Lodge available for suitable candidates.
If you are interested in the Mechanical Plant Fitter role at Sizewell (IP16), please apply and we will be in touch.
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Pay: £24.14 per hour
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Mechanical plant maintenance: 4 years (required)
Work Location: In person
