Mechanical Fitter

Mechanical Plant Fitter

Location: Sizewell, IP16
Duration: 2+ years
Pay Rate: £24.14 per hour

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced and reliable Heavy Plant / Mechanical Plant Fitter to inspect, maintain, and repair a wide range of heavy plant machinery. The ideal candidate will have strong diagnostic ability, hands‑on technical experience, and confidence working independently or within a maintenance team. This role ensures plant equipment remains safe, compliant, and fully operational to support production and site efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Routine servicing of heavy plant machinery.
• Diagnose faults across mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Preventive maintenance and completion of inspection documentation.
• Breakdown response with efficient fault‑finding and repair.
• Welding and basic fabrication when required.
• Maintain full HSE compliance and accurate records.
• Coordinate with delivery teams and plant operations.

Mandatory Qualifications:

• CSCS or JIB
• NVQ Level 3 Mechanical Fitter
• Abrasive Wheels
• Working at Heights
• Manual Handling
• LOTO - Electrical Safety Briefing or Isolation Procedures or Mechanical Briefing
• Pre‑Qualification Technical Profile (PQTP)

Experience:

• Ideally 5 years heavy plant maintenance (excluding apprenticeship).
• Strong diagnostic and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to work under pressure on critical plant.
• Fabrication, system amendments, and mechanical improvements.
• Experience on similar large‑scale projects.

If you are interested in the Mechanical Plant Fitter role at Sizewell (IP16), please apply and we will be in touch.