Plant Fitter (HGV Mechanic)
About Connor (South West) Construction Ltd
Connor Construction (South West) Ltd offers one of the widest and most advanced service ranges in the Highways and Road Construction industry, powered by a substantial fleet of specialist vehicles and high‑performance plant. This includes Volvo Pavers, Road Planers, JCB Streetmasters, Tanker Sprayers, Skidsteers, Chippers, Rollers of all sizes, Volvo Low-Loaders, 6- and 8-Wheeler Tippers, and custom-designed Welfare Vans. As a Workshop Fitter, you’ll be responsible for the daily maintenance, servicing, and emergency repair of this fleet, both in the workshop and on site.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organised workshop environment
- Carry out routine servicing and repairs on HGVs and plant machinery
- Attend breakdowns and perform emergency repairs on site when required
- Conduct diagnostic testing and fault-finding to identify root causes
- Replace damaged or defective components and fabricate parts when necessary
- Road test vehicles to ensure operational safety and performance
- Accurately record maintenance, servicing, and repair activities
- Liaise with operations, transport, and site teams to coordinate repairs
- Ensure all work is carried out in line with safety regulations and PPE requirements
- Remove defective tools, vehicles, or equipment from service immediately
- Report near misses and contribute to a safety-first culture
- Participate in on-call rota and support occasional night and weekend work
What We’re Looking For:
We’re seeking a skilled and proactive HGV Fitter with experience maintaining a varied fleet of heavy vehicles and construction plant. You’ll be confident working independently and as part of a team, with strong diagnostic skills and a commitment to safety and service excellence. Experience with Volvo Pavers, Road Planers, and hydraulic systems is highly desirable.
You’ll need to be flexible, reliable, and capable of responding to breakdowns and urgent repairs. Good communication, attention to detail, and a positive attitude are essential.
Salary & Benefits:
A competitive salary is offered £50,000 basic (depending on experience) plus overtime and call out, with opportunities for training and career progression.
If this sounds like the right fit for you, click ‘Apply’ to submit your application. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £50,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
