Workshop Fitter - Grade 1

Workshop Fitter – Portskewett, Commutable from Newport, Cardiff, Chepstow, Bristol – £43,000 plus overtime, training and progression.

Are you an experienced Heavy Plant Engineer, HGV Mechanic, or Agricultural Engineer looking to join one of the UK's leading mobile plant suppliers within the quarrying and aggregates sector?

On offer is an opportunity to work for a market‑leading business operating one of the newest, most advanced heavy plant fleets in Europe. You'll receive ongoing training, long‑term career development, and the chance to work on premium equipment from industry‑leading manufacturers including Volvo, Caterpillar and Komatsu.

This company is continuing to invest in its workshop operations and is looking to strengthen its engineering team, making this an excellent opportunity to join a well‑established and growing organisation.

The day‑to‑day of this role involves repairing and maintaining heavy quarrying and construction equipment, carrying out machine inspections and preparation for hire or sale, diagnosing mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults, and completing major component overhauls.

Workshop Fitter – Repair and maintenance of heavy quarrying and construction plant

• Repair and maintenance of heavy quarrying and construction plant
• Machine inspections, preparation and installations
• Engine, transmission, axle and hydraulic overhauls
• Monday to Friday

The ideal candidate will have significant experience maintaining heavy construction, quarrying or mining equipment, hold a recognised engineering qualification, and be confident diagnosing faults across mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems.

• NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent engineering qualification
• Experience maintaining heavy construction plant equipment
• Knowledge of hydraulics, driveline, electrical and engine systems
• Experience with quarrying, mining or construction equipment preferred
• Ability to diagnose faults and work independently or as part of a team
• Based in or willing to commute to Caldicot

We are an equal opportunity company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.