Plant Fitter

Mobile Plant Fitter

Salary: Up to £55,000 (dependent on experience)
Location: Bedfordshire and regional patch
Additional: Company Van + Fuel Card
Type: Full-time permanent

Linsco are delighted to be working alongside our client, a well-established and growing groundwork and civil engineering contractor looking to appoint an experienced Mobile Plant Fitter to join their team.

Our client predominantly operates within the residential groundworks sector, delivering roads, sewers, infrastructure, bulk earthworks and housing plot groundworks for a number of major housebuilders and developers.

This is a field-based role covering a regional operational patch, carrying out maintenance, servicing and repairs to a fleet of construction plant and equipment across multiple live sites.

The Role

Service, maintain and repair a range of heavy construction plant and machinery
Diagnose faults and carry out breakdown repairs on site
Work on equipment including:
Excavators up to 30 tonne
Dumpers
Rollers
Telehandlers
Carry out routine inspections and preventative maintenance
Ensure all plant is operating safely and efficiently
Complete maintenance records and associated paperwork
Liaise with site teams and plant department regarding repairs and downtime
Travel between operational sites across the regionExperience working on Hitachi plant would be highly beneficial.

Requirements

Strong knowledge and understanding of construction plant machinery
Previous experience working as a Plant Fitter, Mobile Plant Engineer or similar role
Experience working on excavators, dumpers, rollers and telehandlers
Understanding of site procedures and health & safety requirements
Ability to work independently and manage your own workload
Good fault-finding and diagnostic skills
High attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
Full UK driving licence
NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plant MaintenanceWhat's on Offer

Home-based role covering a local/regional patch
Monday to Friday working hours - 7:30am to 4:30pm
Company van and fuel card provided
Stable long-term opportunity with a growing civil engineering contractor
Variety of work across multiple residential infrastructure projects
Competitive salary and package

Applications

If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more, please apply online today, attaching a copy of your current CV.

Due to the vast number of applications that we receive, it is not possible for us to contact all applicants; therefore, only suitable candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear anything back within 7 days of submitting your application, you have unfortunately not been selected.

Linsco is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered on their merits regardless of background, characteristics or personal circumstances. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence