Plant Fitter

Plant Fitter

Location: West Midlands / Warwickshire
Salary: £20.00 – £21.50 per hour
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm

The Opportunity

We are working with an established and growing specialist within the plant and construction equipment industry , who have recently expanded their operations through a new franchise bringing CASE construction equipment into their product offering.

As a result of this expansion, they are looking for an experienced Plant Fitter / Plant Engineer to join their team.

This is a varied role, offering a 60/40 split between workshop and field-based work , giving you the opportunity to work on a wide range of plant equipment while also attending customer sites across the West Midlands and Warwickshire .

The ideal candidate will have experience working across multiple manufacturers and types of plant equipment , with strong mechanical and hydraulic knowledge and the ability to diagnose faults effectively.

Experience with CASE and/or Sunward equipment would be highly advantageous, although full manufacturer training will be provided for the right candidate.

The Role

As a Plant Fitter, you will be responsible for the servicing, maintenance, repair and fault diagnosis of a variety of construction and plant equipment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out planned servicing and preventative maintenance on plant equipment.
• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults .
• Using diagnostic equipment such as Jaltest to identify and resolve faults.
• Attending customer sites across the West Midlands and Warwickshire to carry out repairs and maintenance.
• Carrying out inspections and identifying potential issues before they develop into major faults.
• Working on a variety of plant equipment and manufacturers .
• Completing repair, service and inspection documentation accurately.
• Working closely with the workshop and service team to ensure equipment is maintained to a high standard.
• Supporting breakdown and reactive repair work when required.
• Maintaining a high level of customer service when working on customer sites.
• Keeping up to date with manufacturer procedures and technical developments.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous experience as a Plant Fitter, Plant Engineer, Heavy Plant Fitter, Mobile Plant Fitter, Workshop Engineer or similar .
• Strong mechanical and hydraulic knowledge.
• Experience fault finding and diagnosing issues on construction or heavy plant equipment .
• Experience using Jaltest or similar diagnostic software/equipment .
• Ideally, experience working across multiple plant manufacturers .
• Previous experience with CASE and/or Sunward equipment would be advantageous.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a wider engineering team.
• A professional approach when dealing with customers on site.
• A full UK driving licence.

Why Join?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Plant Fitter to join a growing business at an exciting stage of its development.

With the introduction of the CASE franchise , you will have the opportunity to expand your manufacturer knowledge and receive training on new equipment, while continuing to work across a varied range of machinery.

The role also offers a genuine balance between workshop and field-based engineering , with the majority of field work focused across the West Midlands and Warwickshire .

You'll also benefit from:

• £20.00 – £21.50 per hour
• Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
• Little to no overtime
• Approximately 60% workshop / 40% field-based
• Company van provided for field work
• CASE manufacturer training
• Opportunity to work across multiple brands and equipment
• Internal Progression opportunities

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