Mobile Plant Fitter

Mobile Plant Fitter

Midlands and East England

£15.50 - £18.50 + Overtime (1.5x)

About the Company

We are working with a national supplier of advanced plant hire machinery tailored to the construction, rail and energy industries.

They are committed to investing in their people and fostering growth by empowering their people to develop alongside the business, enabling career progression and the creation of new opportunities with on the job training.

Job Purpose:

As a Mobile Plant Fitter you will be servicing and maintaining a vast range of construction and earthmoving equipment, the role will involve supporting the wider, major projects team by completing schedule / routine services on a range of excavators, ADT’s, Dozers, Telehandlers, Compaction & Agricultural equipment, as well as preventive maintenance and consumable fitting and replacement. The role of the Mobile Plant Engineer will thrive with someone who is able to self-manage and has customer facing abilities.

Main Responsibilities of a Mobile Plant Fitter:

• The routine servicing of construction equipment in line with manufacturers schedule and specification.
• Regular Lubricant and fluid monitoring and replenishment.
• Preventative maintenance / monitoring.
• Fault reporting.
• Cleaning, inspecting and preparing plant for transfer or redeployment  
• Fitting replacement parts.
• Working alongside other team members on larger maintenance / repair tasks.
• Together with the above, there will be an opportunity to work with a digital division in assisting installation of GPS Systems, human form recognition cameras, height and slew restrictors and any other innovations as the role develops. Product support and training will be provided as required.

A good Mobile Plant Fitter will have:

• Good mechanical knowledge
• Strong organisational skills
• Experience of plant and construction equipment and hydraulic systems
• Experience of conduction routine maintenance to a required level and standard
• Understanding of Risk assessments and method statements
• Proactive and self-motivated
• Excellent communication skills
• Good Time Management
• Strong organisational skills
• Ability to demonstrate initiative
• Able to work as part of a team as well as independently

Essential Requirements and qualifications:

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in plant maintenance (or working towards.)
• Right to work in the UK
• Full Driving Licence

Benefits:

• Enhanced entitlement, increasing with length of service
• Workplace Pension
• Refer a friend scheme
• Employee Assistance program
• Wellbeing support
• Annual employee satisfaction survey
• Discounted gift card scheme – Saving up to 15% on a huge range of physical and digital gift card from big name retailers.
• Paid volunteer days to support our community team and our chosen charities
• Paid volunteer days for registered individuals within any Government supported roles (e.g. Reservists).