Plant Fitter

Description

Plant Fitter

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.

For further information or a confidential discussion, please apply or contact Liam Reid at Yolk Recruitment.

Ad ID: 5418935920