Plant Fitter

Location: Newhey

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.

Key Responsibilities

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

Requirements

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

Working Pattern & Benefits

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

Increases with service up to 25 days

Flexible approach to holiday requests