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Heavy Plant Fitter
Location: North West of England
Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday)
Salary: Excellent pay + overtime + benefits
Are you an experienced Plant Fitter looking to develop your career with a leading name in the heavy plant and construction machinery industry? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established organisation working with premium earthmoving equipment renowned for quality, performance, and reliability.
The Role
You'll be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of a wide range of heavy earthmoving machinery from excavators and dozers to wheel loaders and dump trucks. You'll diagnose and fix mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues, carry out component rebuilds, and ensure all work is completed to the highest standards.
This is a workshop-based position offering excellent facilities, modern tooling, and a clean, well-organised environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Service, repair, and maintain heavy plant and earthmoving machinery
- Diagnose faults and carry out repairs on engines, transmissions, hydraulics, and electrical systems
- Perform full strip-downs and rebuilds where required
- Ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard
- Maintain accurate service and inspection records
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience working with heavy plant, construction, or earthmoving equipment
- NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Plant Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering, or similar
- Strong understanding of hydraulics, engines, and electrical systems
- A proactive approach, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality and safety
What's on Offer
- Excellent pay reflective of experience
- 40-hour working week
- Generous overtime scheme:
- First 4 hours paid at 1.5x
- Any additional hours paid at double time
- 31 days annual leave
- Company pension scheme
- Health cash plan and other great employee benefits
- Ongoing manufacturer-backed training and career development
- Plenty of progression opportunities within a supportive, growing organisation
If you're a skilled Plant Fitter with a passion for heavy machinery and want to join a company that truly values its people, offers great rewards, and invests in your future - this could be the perfect next step for you.
Apply now to find out more and take your career forward maintaining world-class equipment.
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