Workshop (75%) / Mobile (25%) Plant Fitter
Salary: £38,000 – £40,000 (Average Earnings £45,000–£50,000 OTE)
Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire
Hours: Monday – Friday, 07:00 – 16:00
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Benefits & Perks
- Overtime paid at enhanced rates for additional earnings
- Quarterly Performance bonus’
- Company vehicle, tools, fuel card & PPE provided
- Pension scheme
- Ongoing manufacturer and in-house training on a variety of plant machinery
- Opportunities for career progression within a growing organisation
The Role
As a Workshop/Mobile Plant Fitter, you will play a vital role in maintaining and repairing a wide range of construction plant equipment ranging from 9–70 tonne. Your responsibilities will include:
- Responding quickly to machinery breakdowns, carrying out mechanical and hydraulic repairs
- Performing planned and preventative maintenance (PPM) on excavators, dumpers, dozers, rollers and other heavy plant
- Fault finding and diagnosing issues across engines, hydraulics, transmissions and electrical systems
- Completing service reports, inspection paperwork and maintaining accurate records
- Travelling to customer sites as required to support breakdown and repair work
- Maintaining cleanliness, organisation and stock control within the workshop
What We’re Looking For
- Background as a Plant Fitter, Plant Engineer, Heavy Plant Technician or similar
- Minimum 3 years’ experience working with construction or heavy plant machinery
- Strong understanding of hydraulics, diesel engines, electrical systems and diagnostics
- Relevant industry qualifications (NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds / Apprenticeship or equivalent)
- Ability to work independently on both workshop and mobile tasks
- Full UK Driving Licence
Similar Roles: Plant Fitter, Mobile Plant Engineer, Heavy Plant Technician, Field Service Engineer, Construction Plant Mechanic
Interested?
Contact Reegan on our Technical & Engineering team at Interaction Recruitment on 07969154727 to discuss this role or explore similar opportunity