Plant Fitter (Engineering)

Plant Fitter (Engineering)

£20.00 - £24.00 per hour + Training + Qualifications + Company Benefits + Company Van + Overtime

Thetford

Are you a Plant Fitter, Agricultural Engineer or Mechanical Fitter looking for a hands-on role offering excellent hourly rates, funded training, and a Monday-to-Friday working week?

Do you have experience working on plant or agricultural machinery, with a strong mechanical background and ideally some experience with hydraulics, welding, fabrication, crushers, or screeners?

This well-established engineering company specialises in the service, maintenance, repair, and examination of plant and agricultural machinery. Due to continued growth, they are looking to add a skilled Plant & Agricultural Fitter to their team.

In this role, you will carry out fault finding, diagnostics, servicing, repairs, and preventative maintenance across a range of plant and agricultural machinery. The position will also offer opportunities to complete additional training, such as LOLER examinations and a 7.5-tonne licence.

This role would suit a Plant Fitter, Agricultural Engineer or Mechanical Fitter looking for a Monday-to-Friday position with no weekend work, alongside funded training, career development and regular company socials including events at Snetterton Race Track.

The Role:

• Service, maintain, and repair plant and agricultural machinery
• Diagnose mechanical and hydraulic faults
• Carry out routine inspections and preventative maintenance
• Work on crushers, screeners, and associated machinery
• Carry out welding and fabrication repairs where required
• Replace and repair hydraulic hoses
• Carry out LOLER and thorough examinations
• Use power tools and workshop equipment
• Maintain a safe and organised working environment

The Person:

• Plant Fitter, Agricultural Engineer, Mechanical Fitter, or similar background
• Strong mechanical fitting and fault-finding experience
• Full UK Driving Licence essential

Reference: BBBH 26817

Keywords: Plant Fitter, Agricultural Engineer, Mechanical Fitter, Plant Engineer, Agricultural Machinery Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Heavy Plant Fitter, Field Service Engineer, LOLER, Hydraulics, Welding, Fabrication, Crushers, Screeners

If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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