Rail Plant Fitter

CP33709

Rail Plant Fitter
Doncaster
£18.61 ph + OT x1.5 & x2

If you can strip a hydraulic system, chase an electrical fault, and get a 360 excavator back on the road without breaking a sweat, we want to hear from you today.

Alecto Recruitment is working exclusively with a leading rail and civil engineering plant specialist to find an experienced Plant Fitter for their busy Doncaster workshop. This is a hands-on role for someone who takes pride in their work, wants variety in their day, and is ready to build a long-term career with a company that invests in its people.

What's in it for you?

£37,741.08 per year (£18.61 per hour, 39 hours/week, Monday-Friday)
Overtime paid at 1.5x, rising to 2x on Sundays
Company van and fuel card provided
Genuine training opportunities - including the chance to train on Plasser tamping machines
Varied work across the workshop and live rail/civils sites
A stable, respected employer in a safety-critical industry
What you'll be doing

This isn't a role where you'll be doing the same thing every day. You'll be based in the Doncaster workshop but regularly sent out to site to service and repair plant in the field, including:

Daily maintenance: oiling, greasing, and minor repairs
Fault finding across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
Loading, unloading and assisting with transport arrangements for plant
Pre-site visits to assess suitability of loading/unloading locations
Occasional on-call cover and emergency relief support
Operating plant as required, once trained
Keeping your van, tools and equipment looking the part
Staying on top of the paperwork that comes with the jobSome site work will mean working away from Doncaster, so you'll need to be happy to travel when the job requires it.

What we're looking for

A relevant trade qualification, completed apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 in a relevant discipline
Solid working knowledge of pneumatics, electronics, hydraulics and mechanical systems
Proven experience maintaining 360 excavators, trailers and similar plant
The ability to properly diagnose mechanical and electrical failures, not just patch and hope
A genuine eye for detail and pride in doing the job right
Experience prioritising workload and making the best use of tools, time and people
A solid grounding in safe working practices within a safety-critical environment
Strong communication skills and a practical, problem-solving mindset
Flexibility, this role will evolve, and so should you
Ready to put your skills to work?

This is a genuine opportunity to join a well-established name in rail and civil engineering plant, with pay, overtime and benefits that reflect the skill this job demands.

INDCP If you would like to know more about this position, then please forward your CV to (url removed) immediately. If you would like to discuss this position, please call (phone number removed) and ask to speak to Chloe.

Please note Alecto Recruitment are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.

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