Plant Fitter

Plant Fitter – Mobile & Workshop Based

Location: North West

Salary: 18–£22 per hour (depending on NVQ level)

Hours: 40.5 hours per week + overtime

Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are currently recruiting for a qualified Plant Fitter (NVQ Level 2 or
3) to join a well‑established engineering team supporting a nationwide hire fleet.

You will work alongside an experienced engineer carrying out maintenance, breakdowns, and demonstration work on a range of hydraulic and diesel‑driven machinery, including Scania engine‑powered mobile shredders. The role offers a mix of workshop and field‑based work.

• Maintenance and repair of heavy plant and mobile machinery
• Breakdown diagnostics and fault finding (engines, electrics, hydraulics)
• Field‑based service work across the UK (excluding Ireland and Scotland)
• Supporting machine demonstrations where required

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plant Maintenance / Heavy Vehicle / Engineering
• Experience with diesel engines, hydraulics, and electrics
• Willingness to travel and stay away overnight when required
• Full UK driving licence preferred

Hours: Mon–Thu 08:00–17:30, Fri 08:00–15:30 (30‑minute lunch break)

Door‑to‑door pay.

Overtime:
Time & a half (Saturday), Double time (Sunday).

Company van provided once established in the role (initially travel to workshop; collection possible).

Holidays: 20 days + bank holidays, increasing with service up to 25 days.

Flexible approach to holiday requests.