As a Plant Fitter, your primary responsibility will be the maintenance, repair, and servicing of a diverse fleet of construction machinery and equipment, including but not limited to excavators, bulldozers, dump trucks, cranes, and generators. You will work either in a workshop environment or on-site, depending on the nature of the repair or service required.
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Diagnosing faults and repairing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems of construction plant machinery.
- Conducting routine servicing and preventative maintenance tasks on equipment to ensure optimal functionality and operational safety.
- Responding promptly to breakdowns and carrying out emergency repairs on-site when necessary.
- Performing inspections and testing of machinery to identify worn or damaged parts that require replacement.
- Advising operators and site managers on the correct and safe use of machinery.
- Completing relevant documentation and maintenance records accurately.
- Always ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and company policies.
- Keeping up to date with technical developments and attending training sessions as required.
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Proven experience as a Plant Fitter or similar role, preferably within the construction or heavy equipment industry.
- Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems used in construction machinery.
- Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and drawings.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Relevant qualifications such as NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plant Maintenance or equivalent would be advantageous.
- A valid driving license and willingness to travel to different sites as required.
At OCU Group, we don’t just deliver infrastructure - we help power modern life.
As one of the UK’s fastest-growing utility and infrastructure businesses, we deliver complex, nationally critical projects across power, energy transition, water, telecoms, and digital infrastructure. Over the last five years, OCU has grown five-fold to a £1.1bn organisation, expanding both organically and through strategic acquisitions across the UK, Australia, New Zealand and India.
Our growth is driven by ambitious people, operational excellence, and a commitment to doing things properly. We work on projects that genuinely matter by supporting the UK’s energy transition, strengthening essential infrastructure, and helping build more sustainable communities for the future.
Whether you’re an experienced professional looking to take ownership of major projects and influence delivery at scale, or someone starting your career through an apprenticeship, graduate programme, or placement route, OCU offers real opportunity to grow, develop, and make an impact.
We are building a business where high performance, collaboration, innovation, and accountability sit at the centre of our culture. Our people are trusted to lead, encouraged to challenge thinking, and supported to continuously develop their skills and careers.
At OCU, you won’t just join a growing business, you’ll help shape it.
Our Culture & Values
At OCU, our values are at the heart of everything we do. We care about safety, lead with integrity, strive to be better every day, make a positive impact, and deliver to grow, together, as One Company United.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
At OCU Group, we believe diversity, inclusion, and belonging are fundamental to building stronger teams, better ideas, and a more successful business. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported.
As part of our commitment to fairness and equality, candidates may be asked to complete an equal opportunities monitoring form during the recruitment process. This information is used for monitoring purposes only and plays no part in hiring decisions.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and are committed to offering interviews to candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions who meet the essential criteria for the role.
To ensure that everyone has a fair opportunity to join our team, please inform us if you require any reasonable adjustments to our recruitment and interview process is, by emailing
[email protected].
