Plant And Vehicle Fitter

Position: Plant and Vehicle Fitter
Salary: up to GBP40,950 plus van provided
Team: Plant
Status: Full-Time
Location: Stafford
Reporting to: Plant Director
Job Purpose:
Repair and maintain company vehicles, plant, and machinery as per schedules or Plant and Transport Director's direction.
Responsibilities:
- Regular night work
- Provide on-site breakdown support.
- Maintain repair records.
- Coordinate with Plant & Transport administrator.
- Adhere to Health & Safety Policy.
Experience and Qualifications:
- Relevant background in a similar role
- NVQ/SVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plant or Vehicle Maintenance or equivalent.
- Proficiency in hydraulic systems.
- Knowledge of plant diesel engines.
- Proven repair and maintenance experience.
- The role will require use of your own tools.
- Understanding of safety regulations.
- Full UK Driving License.
Benefits:
Life Assurance Scheme - Death in Service, 2 times salary
Holidays - 20 days + all bank holidays
Pension
Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
Long service awards (additional leave) and extra Bank Holidays
Company Rewards
Group income protection
Referral Scheme
This job involves a mix of day and night shifts, occasional travel, and comes with a tax-free working away allowance and a 30% uplift for night shifts. Day shifts are typically from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, night shifts from 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, with occasional mix-and-match shifts for repair coverage. Flexibility and varied work locations are key.
The right candidate will be open to 30% to 50% working away and this could be for several continuous months (but home at weekends) or a couple of weeks here and there (home at weekends).
When not working away you will either be working in Penkridge or will be on a site that is within travelling distance to your home address
You are expected to provide your own small tools (spanners, screwdrivers, socket sets, toolboxes etc) but you get an annual tool allowance of GBP300. Any big power tools or specialist stuff my client will provide.
FOOTNOTE:
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Jordan Townley at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) for more information.
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