Mobile Plant Fitter

Location: Essex (with travel to Suffolk, Kent, Norfolk, and Cambridgeshire)
Salary: £18 - £22 per hour
Employment Type: Permanent or Self-Employed
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM (flexible working available)

Are you an experienced Mobile Plant Fitter looking for your next challenge? Join our Plant & Transport Division, a key part of our long-standing family business that spans construction, civil engineering, groundworks, development, plant hire, and vehicle maintenance.

In this role, you'll play a vital part in maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing a wide range of machinery and vehicles, ensuring our fleet is operational, safe, and ready to support our projects across the region.

What We Offer:

* Permanent Role: Competitive hourly rate of £18 - £22

* Self-Employed Option: Limited company arrangements available through Hudson.

* Benefits: Company van (with fuel card), paid and unpaid break structure, and flexible working hours.

* Diverse Fleet: Work on small tools, mini excavators, dumpers, rollers, and large-scale earth-moving equipment.

Responsibilities:

* Carry out diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance of plant machinery and equipment.

* Conduct engineering rebuilds, fabrication, and welding where necessary.

* Support 80% of maintenance work on-site and 20% within our workshop in Hazeleigh, Essex.

* Ensure compliance with safety standards and minimize downtime of equipment.

* Travel to various sites across Essex, Suffolk, Kent, Norfolk, and Cambridgeshire.

What We're Looking For:

* NVQ Level 2 in Plant Maintenance (or equivalent such as City & Guilds).

* Proven experience (5+ years) in plant maintenance and diagnostics.

* Ability to work independently, with strong problem-solving skills.

* Welding/fabrication skills are desirable.

* Time-served experience will also be considered.

Why Join Us?

This is a very urgent role, with a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic team. By joining us, you'll help reduce reliance on costly subcontractors while ensuring our projects operate smoothly and efficiently.

Apply today to be part of a team that values expertise, flexibility, and a commitment to operational excellence