Role – Heavy Plant Fitter
Salary – £40405 p.a. plus 30% shift allowance
Location - Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN16 1XA
What you need to know about the role
We’re looking for experienced, reliable, practical and safety-minded heavy plant fitter to carry out maintenance, inspection, diagnosis, and repair of heavy mobile plant and associated equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and cost effective operation. The role involves working on a wide range of machinery including loading shovels, excavators, dump trucks, forklifts, telehandlers, and specialist equipment used in a demanding industrial environment.
The Heavy Plant Fitter is expected to work safely, maintain high standards of workmanship, and contribute to maximising equipment availability and workshop efficiency.
What you’ll be doing
Maintenance and Repair of plant equipment
Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM), servicing, and repairs on heavy plant equipment.
Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical faults.
Carry out breakdown repairs in workshops and on site in operational areas.
Strip, inspect, and rebuild components including engines, transmissions, axles, pumps, cylinders, and undercarriage systems.
Replace and repair pins, bushes, bearings, hoses, and structural components.
Complete post repair testing and commissioning.
Inspection and Fault Diagnosis
Undertake thorough inspections and identify defects.
Use diagnostic equipment, technical manuals, and schematics to troubleshoot faults.
Assess component condition and recommend repairs or replacement.
Identify recurring issues and report concerns to supervisors.
What we need to know about you
NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Plant Maintenance, Construction Equipment Maintenance, or Heavy Vehicle Maintenance.
Proven experience maintaining and repairing heavy mobile plant.
Strong understanding of diesel engines, hydraulics, transmissions, and braking systems.
Ability to read technical drawings and service manuals.
Full UK driving licence.
Excellent fault finding and diagnostic ability.
Strong hydraulic and mechanical knowledge.
Good communication skills.
Ability to work independently and under pressure.
Computer literacy for job recording systems.
High attention to detail.
Practical, hands on approach.
Desirable:
OEM training from manufacturers such as Caterpillar, CASE or Volvo Construction Equipment.
FLT licence.
IPAF and MEWP certification.
Mobile plant operator competence.
What we can offer you
We know our employees are our greatest asset and alongside the great benefits packages we offer, we continue to invest in their careers by providing a huge range of training and development opportunities.
Whatever your stage in life, you'll find a range of benefits to complement your work-life balance. The benefits you'll enjoy include:
Defined contribution company pension scheme
27 personal annual leave days + statutory bank holidays
Life Assurance
A comprehensive Company sick pay scheme
Health Cash Plan via our partnership with Simply health
Employee Assistance Programme
Standby and call-out payments
Family friendly benefits including enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
What you need to know about us
British Steel is a leading European steel manufacturer, supplying premium long products around the world.
We take great pride in our history and heritage. Not many companies can claim to have generations of families dedicating their working lives to one company, one industry. Steel gets into your blood, and this drives the passion of our people. And these 2 values deliver our third value of performance – making the products our customers want now and in the future.
British Steel has a bright future and we want you to be part of it.
British Steel is an armed forces friendly company, and we actively encourage applications from ex-Armed Forces Personnel, Reservists, Armed Forces Veterans and military spouses/partners.
For more information about us and our journey please visit – www.britishsteel.co.uk.
How to apply
Internal candidates please apply for this role by logging in to your ESS account.
External candidates can apply by clicking on the ‘apply online’ button.
