Gracelands Ltd
Plant Fitter
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We are a busy civil engineering and groundworks company looking for an experienced Plant Fitter to help maintain and repair our fleet of construction plant and equipment.
This is a hands-on role that is essential to keeping our plant safe, reliable and operational across our projects. You will be responsible for planned servicing, routine maintenance, fault diagnosis and repairs: ultimately helping to minimise plant downtime and ensure our equipment remains safe, reliable and fit for purpose.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out routine servicing, inspections and preventative maintenance across the company’s plant and equipment.
- Coordinate with the Plant Manager to provide updates on the progress of repairs and maintenance.
- Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults accurately and efficiently.
- Complete repairs to excavators, dumpers, rollers, telehandlers, loaders and other construction plant.
- Carry out repairs and maintenance to engines, hydraulics, transmissions, braking systems, electrical systems and general mechanical components.
- Attend breakdowns on site and carry out repairs where required.
- Prepare plant for inspections, servicing and statutory examinations, and complete any required remedial work.
- Monitor the condition of plant and identify recurring faults or potential issues before they lead to breakdowns.
- Ensure all work is completed to a high standard and in accordance with relevant health and safety, environmental and legal requirements.
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About You
The successful candidate will have:
- Previous experience as a Plant Fitter, Plant Mechanic or Heavy Plant Engineer is essential.
- Strong knowledge of construction plant and equipment.
- Good mechanical, hydraulic and electrical fault-finding skills.
- Experience servicing and repairing excavators, dumpers, rollers, telehandlers, loaders or similar plant.
- A full UK driving licence.
- The ability to prioritise work and manage multiple maintenance requirements.
- Experience with small plant and tools would be an advantage.
- Experience with using diagnostics equipment preferred but not essential.
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What We Offer
- Competitive wage based on experience.
- Full-time, permanent employment.
- A company works vehicle.
- Tools, uniform and PPE provided.
- A varied, hands-on role working with a substantial range of construction plant and equipment.
- The opportunity to play an important role in keeping our projects running safely and efficiently.
To apply, send an email to careers@gracelandsltd.com and attach a copy of your recent CV.
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