Plant Fitter

Our client is a specialist engineering company providing servicing, repairs, upgrades and maintenance on rail plant and Road Rail Vehicles (RRVs). Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an experienced Plant Fitter to join their close-knit workshop team, working on a wide variety of rail infrastructure equipment. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer looking for a stable, workshop-based role with regular overtime available and long-term career prospects.

Overview

Carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs on Road Rail Vehicles (RRVs) and rail plant equipment
Diagnose and repair hydraulic, mechanical, pneumatic and electrical faults
Complete major overhauls, refurbishments and upgrade projects
Work on safety-critical equipment including RCI (Rated Capacity Indicator) systems
Read and interpret hydraulic and electrical schematics
Carry out fault finding using diagnostic equipment where applicable
Work alongside welders, machinists and electrical engineers on larger refurbishment projects
Complete inspections and testing to ensure equipment meets required safety standards
Maintain accurate service and repair records
Ensure all work is completed safely and to a high standard
Occasional site work may be required, although the role is primarily workshop-based

Requirements

Previous experience as a Plant Fitter, Heavy Plant Engineer, Rail Plant Engineer or similar
Strong mechanical and hydraulic fault-finding experience
Electrical experience would be highly advantageous
Experience working on excavators, RRVs, construction plant or specialist rail equipment
Ability to read hydraulic and electrical schematics
Experience using diagnostic equipment
Welding or fabrication experience would be beneficial but not essential
Able to work independently with minimal supervision
Full UK Driving Licence
Ideally 10+ years' experience within the heavy plant or rail plant industry

Salary & Benefits

£20.00+ per hour (higher salary available for the right candidate)
37.5-hour working week (Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm)
Regular overtime available paid at time and a half
Primarily workshop-based role
Paid travel time for site work where applicable
Company vehicle available for business travel when required
24 days holiday plus bank holidays (3 days reserved for Christmas shutdown)
Death in Service benefit after 12 months' service
Ongoing training and development
Supportive, close-knit engineering team
Long-term career progression opportunities

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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