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
• Increases with service up to 25 days
• Flexible approach to holiday requests