Heavy plant fitter

Heavy Plant Fitter (Mobile Role)

Birmingham

£20ph+

Van, Overtime, Call out rota, 24 days holidays plus banks, healthcare and more

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Heavy Plant Fitter to join our team in Birmingham. This is a mobile role, offering the opportunity to work on a variety of rail plant machinery, including excavators, loading shovels, dumpers, and more. If you have a strong background in heavy plant maintenance and repair, we want to hear from you. This role offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and the chance to work with a dedicated and professional team.

• Perform maintenance, servicing, and repairs on a range of heavy plant machinery, including rail plant, excavators, loading shovels, and dumpers.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults.
• Conduct routine inspections and ensure all equipment is compliant with safety and operational standards.
• Respond to on-call duties as required, providing timely and effective solutions to minimize downtime.
• Maintain accurate records of all work carried out, including service reports and parts used.
• Liaise with clients and team members to ensure clear communication and efficient service delivery.
• Adhere to all health and safety regulations and company policies.

• Proven experience as a Heavy Plant Fitter or similar role, with expertise in maintaining and repairing heavy plant machinery.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Relevant qualifications in plant maintenance or engineering (NVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent).
• Full UK driving license (essential for the mobile nature of the role).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

• Work a standard 40-hour week, Monday to Friday, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
• Travel to various sites in and around Birmingham to carry out maintenance and repair tasks.
• Collaborate with clients and colleagues to ensure machinery is operational and downtime is minimized.
• Be available for on-call duties as required, with overtime opportunities available at varying rates.

• Competitive hourly rate of £20+ per hour, with overtime opportunities.
• Standard 40-hour workweek with potential for additional earnings through overtime.
• 24 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Comprehensive healthcare package.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Additional benefits included in the package.