Heavy Plant Fitter

This vital role ensures that all plant and equipment meet our high standards of safety, compliance, and operational readiness. Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, you will play a key role in upholding our mission and values, which you can explore here.

• Record machine hours, damage, tyre wear, and apply plant ID stickers.
• Manage stock control of fluids and maintain COSHH-compliant storage.
• Inspect and replenish fluids, grease pots, and perform basic greasing.
• Issue Maintenance Permits to Work as required.
• Conduct Pre-Delivery Inspections (PDIs) on earthworks plant, 4x4s, minibuses, and other site vehicles.
• Produce risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Support OEM staff with basic repairs and machine location.
• Monitor tyre conditions, undercarriage wear, and Ground Engaging Tools (GET).
• Check and maintain safety equipment (e.g., cameras, alarms, lights).
• Assist with diagnostics and report issues to the Plant Desk.

• NVQ Level 2 in Plant Maintenance
• Familiarity with Tier 1 OEM equipment (e.g., Caterpillar, Volvo, Komatsu)
• CSCS Green Card
• Ability to write risk assessments and follow safe systems of work
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Basic computer literacy
• Experience with heavy plant maintenance
• CSCS Blue Skilled Worker Card
• CPCS A68 Plant Mover Card
• Welding experience or qualification
• Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors

Salary £46k + lodging + company vehicle