Plant Fitter

Bennett and Game are currently working with One of the UK's leading tool, plant and industrial service providers. They are looking for Plant fitters within the Newcastle area due to the continued growth.

Plant Fitter Position Overview

The main purpose of the role is to service and repair a wide range of plant equipment and vehicles.

Responsible for completing PPM on all types of Plant Machinery, in addition to reacting to the needs and demands of our customers as and when required.

Plant Fitter Position Requirements

• Must have a broad knowledge of FLT's, MEWP's and Tower-lights as well as heavy equipment.
• A good understanding of Hydraulic, Electrical, and Mechanical systems and processes is essential.
• Ability to work quickly but meticulously, ensuring a fast turnaround for the return of plant to site.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and ability to work with different stakeholder
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A commitment to workplace health and safety.
• A valid driver's license.
• The successful candidate will be suitably qualified and have experience in the maintenance and repair of the same or similar types of plant and equipment within our fleet.
• You will be expected to work well under pressure and be prepared to travel throughout the UK as and when required by our customer's demands. We also operate an on-call rota to service one of our customers based in the North East.
• MEWP, IPAF Card, Harness training and FLT license are desirable.
• ECITB / CCNSG Passport to Safety is a preference but not essential as training can be provided.

Plant Fitter Position Remuneration

• Van (Can be used for personal use), Fuel Card, Ipad and mobile phone
• Overtime available which can take you wage up to £55K (Overtime is paid at time and a half for anything over 41.5hrs and double time on a Sunday/Bank holiday)
• Monthly team bonus of £200 - £350 per month if company targets are met
• Additional holidays for every year of service

Basic hours are 41.5/ week basic Monday - Thursday 8am - 5pm and Friday 8am - 4pm on Friday.

Salary: £34,500.00-£38,000.00 per year

• 8-hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability
• Supplemental pay types:
• Bonus scheme
• Work Location: On the road

Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, and contact you in relation to this application and the services we offer.