Plant Fitter

Plant Fitter About the Company Our client is a well-established and highly regarded plant hire and sales specialist based in Farnborough, Hampshire, with over 30 years of industry experience. They supply a comprehensive range of specialist construction plant and equipment to contractors, engineers and construction professionals across the UK, including conventional plant, innovative robotic demolition machines, diamond drilling and sawing equipment, floor preparation machinery, eco plant (electric and battery-powered equipment) and associated tooling and consumables.

With a strong reputation for quality equipment, fast response times and expert technical knowledge, they are at the forefront of the plant hire industry particularly in the growing eco and low-emission plant sector. This is a great opportunity to join a close-knit, expert team in a varied and hands-on engineering role.

The Role We are looking for an experienced Plant Fitter to join the workshop team at the Farnborough depot. You will be responsible for the inspection, servicing, maintenance and repair of a wide and varied fleet of specialist construction plant and equipment ranging from robotic demolition machines and diamond drilling rigs to floor saws, skid-steer loaders, generators, power packs and electric/battery eco plant.

This is a Monday to Friday role with no weekend working, offering a stable and well-structured working environment for a skilled engineer who takes pride in their work and wants to be part of a reputable, growing business.

Key Responsibilities Carry out pre-hire inspection, servicing and maintenance of all plant and equipment prior to dispatch Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults across a varied fleet Service and maintain specialist plant including robotic demolition machines, diamond drilling rigs, floor saws, floor preparation equipment, skid-steer loaders, generators and eco/electric plant Carry out post-hire inspections on return of equipment, assessing condition and identifying repair requirements Ensure all plant and equipment leaves the depot in clean, safe and fully operational condition Maintain accurate service records and workshop logs Support the depot team with loading, unloading and preparation of equipment for delivery and collection Identify parts requirements and liaise with suppliers for procurement Assist with PAT testing and safety checks on electrical equipment where required Adhere to all health and safety procedures and ensure workshop standards are maintained at all times Support and contribute to the continued development of the company's eco plant fleet Essential Requirements Proven experience as a Plant Fitter, Plant Mechanic or Land-based Engineer in a similar hire, construction or plant environment NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plant Maintenance, Mobile Plant Engineering or equivalent or equivalent proven trade experience Strong mechanical aptitude with working knowledge of hydraulic systems Experience working on a varied range of plant and specialist equipment Ability to diagnose and fault-find independently with minimal supervision Meticulous attention to detail equipment must always leave in first-class condition Strong work ethic, reliability and punctuality 07:00 start is non-negotiable Good communication skills and a team-first attitude Full UK driving licence Right to work in the UK Desirable City & Guilds qualification in Plant Maintenance or Engineering CPCS or NPORS card (any category) Experience servicing or repairing robotic demolition equipment (e.g. Brokk, Husqvarna)

Experience with electric or battery-powered plant and eco equipment Diamond drilling, sawing or floor preparation equipment knowledge IPAF licence Manufacturer training certification (Husqvarna, Bobcat, Brokk or similar) Experience in a tool or plant hire depot environment Whats on Offer £35,000 per annum Permanent, stable role with a long-established and growing business Monday to Friday only 07:0017:00, no weekends Farnborough-based depot no travelling or site work required Varied and interesting workload across a wide range of specialist plant Supportive, experienced team environment Opportunity to develop skills across innovative eco and robotic plant technology Pay: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year Benefits:
Free parking On-site parking Ability to commute/relocate:
Farnborough: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Application question(s):
Do you have an NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plant Maintenance, Mobile Plant Engineering or equivalent, or equivalent proven trade experience? Experience : plant fitting: 3 years (required)

Work Location:

In person