Plant Fitter
North BristolRotating Shift Pattern46,000-48,500 + 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 trucksLoading shovelsCommercial 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):
06:00-14:0014:00-22:0022:00-06:00
Followed by:
3 weeks: 07:00-15:00Paid overtime available
What They’re Looking ForNVQ Level 3 or recognised apprenticeship in Plant, Vehicle or Mechanical EngineeringExperience maintaining mobile plant, forklift trucks, commercial vehicles, HGVs, agricultural or construction equipmentStrong mechanical fault-finding skillsGood understanding of hydraulics, diesel engines and vehicle electrical systemsFull UK driving licenceFlexible approach to shift working
What’s on Offer
46k basic salary + premium for night shifts workedPaid overtimeProfit-related bonus schemeCompany pension (employer 8%)
Life assurance25 days holiday plus bank holidaysFree onsite gymFree onsite GP serviceSubsidised canteenExcellent 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.
For further information or a confidential discussion, please apply or contact Liam Reid at Yolk Recruitment.