Heavy Plant Fitter

Heavy Plant Fitter

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This position requires an individual with a demonstrable track record of providing practical, hands‑on expertise to a wide range of heavy construction plant, rigs, construction machinery or equipment. Our client is proud to be one of the UK’s leading specialist heavy civil and ground engineering contractors, and has earned an enviable reputation for quality, innovation and customer service. The business is represented throughout the UK by a network of regional offices, each offering a full portfolio of project disciplines, allowing them to provide all their clients with the most efficient, reliable and value‑engineered solution, regardless of project size or location.

Our client adheres to all appropriate UK, European and international industry standards to ensure safety, procurement and best working practices are adhered to. The dedicated staff are involved in a comprehensive ongoing training programme designed to ensure they are equipped to meet the changing needs of this exciting industry. The company actively promotes partnering through all their contracts and is committed to achieving continual improvement with the objective of increasing performance, future opportunities and making their workplace a platform for employee excellence.

Due to the recent award of several major projects and various ongoing framework contracts, our client now wishes to strengthen their engineering team with the appointment of an experienced Heavy Plant Fitter.

• Report to the Plant & Fleet Manager and take total responsibility for the company’s expansive fleet of rigs, plant and equipment.
• Carry out repairs, servicing and planned, reactive and preventative maintenance on a wide range of heavy construction plant, rigs, construction machinery and equipment.
• Carry out the servicing, inspection and repair of a fleet of large piling and drilling rigs and associated plant/machinery to keep them in a fit‑for‑purpose condition at all times.
• Work on pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical and mechanical systems, applying good understanding and previous experience in these areas.
• Produce, keep and maintain accurate servicing records and other paperwork, such as reports and inspection logs.
• Travel to sites to attend emergency breakdowns and provide on‑site support as required.

• Demonstrable track record of practical, hands‑on expertise with heavy construction plant, rigs, construction machinery or equipment.
• Experience working on large construction plant and machinery, with a good understanding of pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical and mechanical systems.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites for emergency breakdowns and maintenance.
• Ability to maintain precise service records and reports with high accuracy and efficiency.
• Willingness to pursue further qualifications, training and development as required.

A highly rewarding package will be offered, including a generous basic salary, bonuses, overtime payments and an extensive additional benefits package.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Machinery Manufacturing