Attachment Fitter

Attachments Fitter / Hydraulic Engineer
Location: Bridgwater
Job Type: Full Time
Hours: Monday – Friday (42.5 hours per week)
Sector: Construction Equipment | Heavy Plant | Hydraulic Attachments | Engineering

Attachments Fitter – Bridgwater

NEOS Engineering are currently recruiting for an experienced Attachments Fitter / Hydraulic Engineer to join a growing engineering team based in Bridgwater.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, repair, and servicing of excavator attachments, supporting customers across the construction, infrastructure, rail, and energy sectors.

The Role – Attachments Fitter / Plant Engineer

As an Attachments Fitter, you will be responsible for:

• Installing and fitting hydraulic attachments to excavators and construction machinery.
• Attending customer sites to carry out attachment installations, repairs, and breakdown support.
• Diagnosing and repairing hydraulic and mechanical faults.
• Adjusting excavator hydraulic flow rates and pressure settings to match attachment requirements (training provided).
• Maintaining and repairing a range of construction equipment and hire fleet machinery.
• Carrying out inspections, servicing, and preventative maintenance.
• Supporting customers with technical advice and equipment solutions.
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and to a high engineering standard.
• Maintaining a clean, organised workshop and working environment.

Skills & Experience Required

You will ideally have:

• Experience working with hydraulic excavator attachments.
• Knowledge of construction plant and heavy machinery.
• Understanding of hydraulic systems, valves, cylinders, and components.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and repair skills.
• Experience servicing and maintaining plant equipment.
• Ability to work independently on customer sites.
• Strong communication skills and a customer-focused attitude.

Desirable Experience

Any experience with the following would be advantageous:

• Excavators and earthmoving equipment.
• Hydraulic breakers.
• Buckets, grabs, rotators, and specialist attachments.
• Quick hitch systems.
• Plant hire equipment.
• Construction machinery diagnostics.
• Forklift or Telehandler operation.

Apply Today

If you are an experienced Attachments Fitter, Hydraulic Engineer, Plant Fitter, or Mobile Plant Engineer looking for your next opportunity within the construction equipment and heavy plant sector, apply today.

NEOS Engineering specialise in connecting skilled engineers with leading employers across the plant, construction, mechanical, hydraulic, and industrial engineering sectors.