Mobile Plant Fitter

Posted 21 May 2021
Salary £30k - 36k per year
LocationWelwyn Garden City
Job type Permanent - Full Time
Discipline Utilities, Power & Nuclear
ReferenceJO0000026766
Contact NameRichard Walker

Job description

Mobile Plant Fitter

Role: Mobile Plant Fitter
Salary: £30,000 - £36,000 depending on skillset and experience
Hours: 42.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Location: Welwyn Garden City (Potential for this to move to Slough)
Additional: Company van, Life Assurance, Pension Scheme, Annual holiday allowance

We are pleased to offer an exciting new opportunity with our client, one of the country's leading Utility contractors. As a result of extensive recent business growth and potential for new contract wins, they are keen to recruit a Mobile Plant Fitter to join their established team.

The purpose of this role will be to provide mechanical assistance to operational staff on sites whenever faults arise with plant and equipment.

Job Responsibilities

  • Operate and inspect plant or equipment in order to diagnose defects
  • Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using diagnostic equipment
  • Repair and replace damaged or worn parts
  • Test plant or equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance
  • Carry out any other duties appropriate for this post

Experience / Qualifications

  • Proven experience working with a range of plant equipment, machines, and hydraulic equipment
  • Confident in the diagnosis of electrical and hydraulic systems
  • Previous experience within utilities construction
  • Qualification as a Plant Mechanic/ Fitter
  • Excellent prioritisation and organisational skills
  • Self-motivated, and able to work on own initiative; enthusiastic with 'can do' attitude
  • Good problem-solving skills
  • Good communication skills
  • Able to work to deadlines
  • Driving Licence
  • Previous experience within utilities construction
  • Qualification as a Plant Mechanic/ Fitter

This role is live and the company are keen to move quickly to fill the position with the right person so if you feel this could be suitable for you, please apply with an updated CV or contact Rich at Carrington West on 02393876023 for further information.