Plant Fitter

Job title:

Plant Fitter

Company

Interaction Recruitment

Job description

Job Role: Workshop Plant Fitter
Location: Reading, Berkshire
Salary: £32,000-£36,000 base salary
Hours: Monday-Friday 07.00-16.30 + Overtime @ 1.5x
Job Type: Full time, PermanentThe Client:Interaction Technical have partnered with a well-established and National plant hire firm to support the growth of their team. Our client, who have been established for over 50 years, have reached a stage of growth where they are looking to onboard & train engineers from either a plant, HGV, Automotive or Agricultural background to the team. They offer a comprehensive training scheme alongside relative internal progression routes.The package:

• 22 days Annual Leave + Public Holidays / Increasing by 1 day for every year of service (25 overall)

• All overtime over 8 hours per day is paid at 1.5x (£21-£24 per hour)

• Salary Sacrifice Scheme for an addition 5 days annual leave per annum

• Full training & development with a focus on internal progression, route is as follows: (Workshop/Mobile Engineer

Lead Engineer
Hiring Manager
Site Manager
Regional Manager)

• All of the above promotions accompany substantial increases in salary and benefits.

The Responsibilities:

• Travel to client sites to perform maintenance and repair of plant machinery and equipment.

• Diagnose complex technical issues and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.

• Collaborate with clients to understand their specific requirements and provide expert recommendations.

• Conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance to ensure optimal equipment performance.

• Offer training and support to clients’ staff on machinery operation and maintenance best practices.

• Keep detailed records of service activities, parts used, and work completed for accurate reporting.

• Communicate effectively with the in-house engineering team to provide feedback and improve product performance.

The Requirements:

• Previous experience working in the Plant, Automotive, HGV or Agricultural industry (essential)
• Previous experience working with hydraulics, alongside mechanical and electrical capabilities (essential)
• Experience working on engines would be advantageous
• Electrical and/or Mechanical fault finding, repair & service experience
• A desire to lead, manage and grow a team of your own
• Relevant qualifications NVQ or City and Guilds in mechanical/electrical engineering (advantageous)
• Full UK Drivers License

Interaction Recruitment have specialist consultants across the majority of industries within the UK, including but not limited to, Finance & IT, Technical & Engineering, Industrial, Commercial and Hospitality. We offer both temporary and permanent support. For more information regarding the position or to discuss any other opportunities, you can reach Michael 01604 620032, 07531 650350 or email Michael.Watson@irweb.co.uk
INDNHThank you for taking the time, we look forward to speaking in the near future.

Expected salary

£32000 – 36000 per year

Location

England

Job date

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 07:16:20 GMT

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