Job Description
Plant Fitter
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North Bristol
Rotating Shift Pattern
£46,000-£48,500 + Overtime + Profit Related Pay + Excellent Benefits
We're supporting a long-established industrial business operating within a large-scale, safety-critical environment. Due to continued investment and several recent vacancies within the engineering team, they're looking to recruit experienced Plant Fitters to maintain a diverse fleet of mobile plant.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading stable employer offering long-term career security, varied work and an outstanding benefits package.
The Role
Working as part of an experienced engineering team, you'll carry out planned servicing, preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown repairs across a wide range of mobile plant.
Typical equipment includes:
Forklift trucks
Loading shovels
Commercial vehicles
The role involves mechanical fault finding, servicing and repairs on hydraulics, diesel engines and vehicle electrical systems, ensuring equipment is maintained safely and reliably to support operations. You'll also complete maintenance documentation and work closely with operations to maximise equipment availability and minimise downtime.
Working Pattern
This role operates on a 12-week rotating shift pattern consisting of:
9-week shift rotation (changing weekly):
06:00-14:00
14:00-22:00
22:00-06:00
Followed by:
3 weeks: 07:00-15:00
Paid overtime available
What They're Looking For
NVQ Level 3 or recognised apprenticeship in Plant, Vehicle or Mechanical Engineering
Experience maintaining mobile plant, forklift trucks, commercial vehicles, HGVs, agricultural or construction equipment
Strong mechanical fault-finding skills
Good understanding of hydraulics, diesel engines and vehicle electrical systems
Full UK driving licence
Flexible approach to shift working
What's on Offer
£46k basic salary + premium for night shifts worked
Paid overtime
Profit-related bonus scheme
Company pension (employer 8%)
Life assurance
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Free onsite gym
Free onsite GP service
Subsidised canteen
Excellent long-term career progression with a well-established employer
This role would suit an experienced Plant Fitter, Mobile Plant Engineer, Forklift Engineer, HGV Technician, Agricultural Engineer or Commercial Vehicle Technician looking to join a secure, well-invested business offering varied equipment, excellent overtime opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package. xwwtmva
For further information or a confidential discussion, please apply or contact Liam Reid at Yolk Recruitment.
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