Plant Fitter

Location: Kingswinford

Plant Fitter

Location:

West Midlands / Warwickshire
Salary:  £20.00 – £21.50 per hour

Hours:

Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
The Opportunity
We are working with an established and growing specialist within the  plant and construction equipment industry , who have recently expanded their operations through a new franchise bringing  CASE construction equipment  into their product offering.
As a result of this expansion, they are looking for an experienced  Plant Fitter / Plant Engineer  to join their team.
This is a varied role, offering a  60/40 split between workshop and field-based work , giving you the opportunity to work on a wide range of plant equipment while also attending customer sites across the  West Midlands and Warwickshire .
The ideal candidate will have experience working across  multiple manufacturers and types of plant equipment , with strong mechanical and hydraulic knowledge and the ability to diagnose faults effectively.

Experience with  CASE and/or Sunward equipment  would be highly advantageous, although full manufacturer training will be provided for the right candidate.

The Role
As a Plant Fitter, you will be responsible for the servicing, maintenance, repair and fault diagnosis of a variety of construction and plant equipment.
Your responsibilities will include:
Carrying out  planned servicing and preventative maintenance  on plant equipment.
Diagnosing and repairing  mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults .
Using diagnostic equipment such as  Jaltest  to identify and resolve faults.
Attending customer sites across the  West Midlands and Warwickshire  to carry out repairs and maintenance.
Carrying out inspections and identifying potential issues before they develop into major faults.
Working on a variety of  plant equipment and manufacturers .
Completing repair, service and inspection documentation accurately.
Working closely with the workshop and service team to ensure equipment is maintained to a high standard.
Supporting breakdown and reactive repair work when required.
Maintaining a high level of customer service when working on customer sites.
Keeping up to date with manufacturer procedures and technical developments.
About You
The successful candidate will ideally have:
Previous experience as a  Plant Fitter, Plant Engineer, Heavy Plant Fitter, Mobile Plant Fitter, Workshop Engineer or similar .
Strong mechanical and hydraulic knowledge.
Experience fault finding and diagnosing issues on  construction or heavy plant equipment .
Experience using  Jaltest or similar diagnostic software/equipment .
Ideally, experience working across  multiple plant manufacturers .
Previous experience with  CASE and/or Sunward  equipment would be advantageous.
The ability to work both independently and as part of a wider engineering team.
A professional approach when dealing with customers on site.
A full UK driving licence.
Why Join?
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Plant Fitter to join a growing business at an exciting stage of its development.
With the introduction of the  CASE franchise , you will have the opportunity to expand your manufacturer knowledge and receive training on new equipment, while continuing to work across a varied range of machinery.
The role also offers a genuine balance between  workshop and field-based engineering , with the majority of field work focused across the  West Midlands and Warwickshire .
You'll also benefit from:
£20.00 – £21.50 per hour
Monday – Friday,  8:00am – 5:00pm
Little to no overtime
Approximately  60% workshop / 40% field-based
Company van provided for field work
CASE manufacturer training
Opportunity to work across  multiple brands and equipment
Internal Progression opportunities