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Alecto Recruitment
Workshop Fitter
Bedford, Bedfordshire
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 2 days ago
- Salary
- 40000.00 - 44000.00 GBP Annual + 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Recruiter
- Alecto Recruitment
- Closes
- 17 Oct 2025
- Course
- No
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
Workshop Fitter - Bedford
Up to 44,000 Full-Time Permanent Depot-Based Role
Are you a hands-on Plant Fitter who's ready to join a high-performing team and be recognised for your work?
We're looking for a skilled Workshop Fitter to join our Bristol depot - helping maintain a fleet of modern Telescopic Handlers that are critical to our operation.
If you love fixing things right the first time, enjoy a fast-paced workshop environment, and want to work with people who have your back this is for you.
What You'll Be Doing:
Carrying out Pre-Delivery Inspections (PDIs)
Performing LOLER safety checks, scheduled services, and repairs
Diagnosing faults and completing general mechanical work
Ensuring machines are hire-ready, safe, and fully compliant
Supporting a fast turnaround of equipment to meet customer needs
What We're Looking For:
NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plant Maintenance (or equivalent)
Strong experience with plant machinery and diesel engines
Confident with fault-finding, inspections, and repairs
Able to work independently and hit deadlines
Good communicator (spoken & written English)
CSCS card - desirable, not essential
You'll Bring:
A "can-do" attitude and proactive mindset
Ability to stay calm under pressure and solve problems fast
Pride in your work and commitment to quality
Strong focus on safety and compliance
What's In It for You?
Up to 44,000 salary (depending on experience)
Up to 25 days holiday + bank holidays
Extra day off on your birthday!
Access to a full range of employee benefits
Join a supportive, high-energy team that values what you do
(plant fitter/workshop engineer/plant mechanic/plant engineer/service engineer)
INDHP If you would like to know more about this position, then please forward your CV to (url removed) immediately. If you would like to discuss this position, please call (phone number removed) and ask to speak to Chloe.
Please note Alecto Recruitment are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.
Ad ID: 5417169154
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