Heavy Plant Fitter

Are you an experienced Heavy Plant Fitter with a background in the quarrying or mining industry? This is an opportunity to join a stable, family-run business offering an above-market package and designed to provide long-term security and excellent earning potential.

This role is predominantly based in North West, with occasional travel to other nearby sites as required.

The Role As a Heavy Plant Fitter, you will be responsible for diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing a wide range of quarrying and heavy plant equipment. You will play a key role in ensuring machinery uptime and supporting operational efficiency across multiple sites.

Equipment You’ll Work On
Crushers
Screeners
Static plants (including wash plants and ready-mix concrete plants)
Excavators
Loading shovels
Dozers
Articulated dump trucksKey Responsibilities
Carry out diagnostics and troubleshoot faults effectively
Respond to breakdowns and complete repairs in a timely manner
Strip, inspect, and rebuild machinery components (engines, drivetrains, etc.)
Use diagnostic equipment alongside hands-on fault finding
Conduct routine servicing and preventative maintenance
Travel to additional company sites when requiredRequirements
Proven experience as a Heavy Plant Fitter, ideally within quarrying
Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills
Ability to strip and rebuild major components
Experience working on heavy plant machinery listed above
Full UK Driving Licence (Category B required; HGV advantageous but not essential)
Recent hands-on heavy plant experience is essential
Minimum 5 years’ plant fitting experience preferred
Ability to commute to or relocate near HorwichWhat’s on Offer
Excellent salary (tailored to experience and skillset)
Overtime available
Company van provided
Permanent, long-term position
Company pension scheme
20 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
Job security within a stable, family-run businessThis is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Heavy Plant Fitter looking for long-term stability, excellent earning potential, and a supportive working environment. If you want to find out more please contact me on (phone number removed) or (url removed)