Role Overview

The Workshop Mechanic Plant/Fitter is responsible for the maintenance, repair and preparation of plant machinery and associated equipment to ensure machines are safe, reliable and ready for hire. Working within the depot workshop and occasionally on-site, the role supports operational teams by diagnosing faults, carrying out scheduled servicing, refurbishments and mechanical installations, and ensuring compliance with Company safety and maintenance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake inspection, diagnosis and repair of a wide range of plant equipment including excavators, dumpers, telehandlers, compactors and ancillary attachments.

• Carry out routine servicing and preventative maintenance in accordance with manufacturer schedules and Company procedures.

• Fit, adjust and replace mechanical components such as hydraulic hoses, pumps, engines, gearboxes, bearings, brakes and suspension parts.

• Perform welding, fabrication and minor structural repairs to chassis and attachments where required.

• Support installation and commissioning of add-on systems and safety equipment, liaising with engineering or digital teams as necessary to verify operation.

• Complete accurate job cards, service records and defect reports using internal systems to ensure compliance and traceability.

• Order and manage replacement parts and consumables, maintaining stock levels and reporting shortages to the Workshop Supervisor.

• Work with depot teams to prepare machines for hire, ensuring safety checks are completed and any outstanding issues are communicated.

• Comply with all health, safety and environmental regulations; maintain a clean and organised workshop and ensure safe use of tools and equipment.

• Assist with vehicle and plant recoveries, as required, and provide support to mobile engineers during on-site repairs.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Proven experience as a mechanic or fitter working on construction plant, agricultural or heavy commercial vehicles.

• Relevant mechanical/engineering qualifications (e.g. NVQ Level 2/3, City & Guilds) or demonstrable practical experience.

• Good understanding of hydraulic systems, diesel engines and mechanical transmissions.

• Competent welding and fabrication skills (MIG/TIG or equivalent) or willingness to gain certification.

• Ability to read technical drawings and service manuals.

• Strong fault-finding skills and methodical approach to problem solving.

• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Previous experience working in a plant hire or rental environment.

• Experience with telematics, camera systems or ancillary safety systems fitted to plant machinery.

• Additional qualifications in vehicle electrics/diagnostics or NVQ Level 3 in Plant Maintenance.

• Forklift or MEWP licence and/or CPCS/NPORS qualifications.

Personal Attributes

• Practical, hands-on and organised with attention to detail.

• Reliable and flexible, able to respond to changing operational priorities.

• Good communicator, able to work with workshop colleagues, depot staff and on-site teams.

• Committed to safe working practices and continuous improvement.

• Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a team.

Development Opportunity

This role offers opportunities to develop technical skills across a broad range of plant machinery, gain additional qualifications, and progress into senior workshop or engineering roles within the Company. Training and support will be provided to enhance career progression and technical competence.