Plant Fitter

Are you an experienced Plant Fitter with a passion for heavy machinery? We’re seeking skilled Plant Engineers to join our dynamic Plant Operations Division. In this hands-on role, you’ll be instrumental in maintaining and servicing our extensive hire fleet, ensuring reliability and top performance across a wide range of projects.

How This Role Supports the Delivery of Hire Solutions:

As a Plant Fitter, your expertise is vital to keeping our fleet hire-ready and operating at its best. You’ll play a key role in delivering dependable, high-quality equipment that meets our customers’ needs — on time, every time.

By proactively identifying and resolving issues, you’ll minimise downtime, maintain service reliability, and contribute directly to the success of our hire operations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues, providing efficient and effective solutions.
• Ensure all machinery performs at optimal levels.
• Proactively identify potential issues and address them before they escalte.
• Communicate technical issues and solutions clearly to both customers and team members.
• Manage multiple tasks in a busy environment while maintaining high standards of quality.
• Maintain accurate records of all work completed, including parts used.
• Collaborate with team members to foster a positive and productive workplace.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations, including safety checks and implementing safe work procedures.
• Escalate concerns promptly to the supervisor or plant operations manager when necessary.
• Uphold the company’s high standards and understand how excellent customer service impacts overall satisfaction.

What Will Make You a Great Fit:

• Relevant qualifications or certifications in mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical engineering (e.g., City & Guilds, NVQ, HND, or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems specific to heavy plant machinery.
• Proven experience within the plant industry or a similar field.
• Excellent troubleshooting abilities with a track record of diagnosing complex mechanical and electrical issues.
• Strong communication skills, capable of explaining technical problems clearly to both technical and non-technical individuals.
• Customer-oriented, with a dedication to delivering high-quality service.
• Ability to work effectively both as part of a team and independently, showing initiative and strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, maintaining attention to detail, and ensuring strict adherence to safety and quality standards.

N.B.:
Applicants are expected to supply their own basic hand tools. Jarvie Plant will provide all necessary specialist tools, PPE, and branded workwear.

Why Work for Jarvie Plant

As a family owned business, Jarvie Plant is built on core values:
Safety Conscious, Collaborative, Dependable, Progressive, and Responsible. In this role, you’ll help put those values into action — delivering safe, efficient, and customer-focused hire solutions. We’re committed to supporting our people as much as we support our customers. When you join Jarvie Plant, you’ll benefit from:

• Competitive rates
• Monday to Friday work pattern (overtime available)
• Tailored learning and development opportunities
• Employee Discount Scheme with staff discounts
• Extra holidays with buy/sell options.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Contributory Company Pension Scheme
• Family-friendly policies for a healthy work-life balance
• Life assurance for peace of mind

We’re an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and communities.