Heavy Plant Fitter
Job in
Bath, Somerset County, BA1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-02-10
Listing for:
Neos Recruitment Ltd
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-10
Job specializations:
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Heavy Plant Fitter - Construction Plant
Location:
Bath (South West)
Salary: £18-23 per hour
NEOS Engineering are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Heavy Plant Fitter to join their busy construction and plant maintenance team. This is a hands‑on role working on a wide range of construction plant, including excavators, telehandlers, dumpers, and wheeled or tracked machinery.
Key Responsibilities- Carry out routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs on construction plant
- Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults efficiently
- Perform preventative maintenance to minimise downtime
- Assist with breakdowns and urgent repairs on‑site
- Fabricate and replace mechanical parts where required
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and safe use of PPE
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation
- Operate and test machinery safely after repair
- Proven experience as a Heavy Plant Fitter or equivalent role
- Knowledge of hydraulic, mechanical, and basic electrical systems
- Experience working on construction plant: excavators, dumpers, telehandlers, loaders, etc.
- Ability to read technical schematics and maintenance manuals
- Full UK driving licence
- Good communication and team‑working skills
- Ability to work flexibly across different sites
- NVQ or apprenticeship in Plant Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline
- Experience welding or fabricating mechanical components
- CPCS or other plant operation qualifications
- Competitive pay £18-£23 per hour depending on experience
- Overtime opportunities
- Company vehicle or fuel allowance (if applicable)
- Health & Safety and skills training opportunities
- Career progression within a growing team
- Pension and holiday allowance
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