Plant Fitter

Job Type | Permanent |
Location | Leicester, Leicestershire |
Area | East Midlands, UK |
Sector | Retail Head Office - Other |
Salary | GBP38000.00 - GBP40000.00 per annum + Benefits |
Currency | GBP |
Start Date | ASAP |
Advertiser | Zachary Daniels |
Job Ref | BBBH34001_1752565889 |
- Description
Plant Fitter - Heavy Plant Equipment
Basic Salary + Overtime | Fully Equipped Company Van | Tool & Boot AllowanceZachary Daniels is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established client in the heavy plant sector, currently seeking an experienced Plant Fitter due to continued growth.
This role requires you to be based in or within a commutable distance of Coventry, Leicester, Derby, or Northampton. You'll be responsible for maintaining and repairing a large fleet of heavy plant machinery used across the quarrying and material processing sectors.
What's on Offer:
40 hours per week with 30 minutes per day allocated for lunch
Van, laptop, mobile phone & fuel card provided
Nest pension scheme
21 days holiday plus bank holidays
£25 per night tax-free allowance for food and breakfast when staying away
Additional £25 taxed incentive per night away
Opportunities for overtime and additional earnings
Tool and boot allowance
What You'll Be Doing:
Service, repair, and diagnose faults on a wide range of heavy earthmoving equipment
Perform electrical fault finding and component overhauls
Carry out welding and gas cutting where required (advantageous)
Work autonomously on customer sites, ensuring high levels of safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction
Maintain accurate records of work and communicate clearly with the operations team
What We're Looking For:
NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Heavy Plant Maintenance (or equivalent qualification)
Experience with brands such as Volvo, Caterpillar, Komatsu or similar heavy plant machinery
Strong diagnostic, mechanical, and electrical repair skills
Comfortable working independently and self-motivated to complete tasks efficiently
A full UK driving licence
CSCS card, First Aid, and EPIC Quarry Passport are desirable (training can be provided)
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