Plant Maintenance Fitter

Job Description

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| Job title: | Plant Maintenance Fitter |
| Department: | Maintenance |
| Responsible to: | Workshop Supervisor |
| Based at: | Common Road, Stafford but will require travel to client’s sites |
| Job Type: | Full Time / Part Time |
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Job summary

We are looking for conscientious self-reliant plant maintenance fitters to carry out servicing, maintenance and repair on machines such as excavators, bulldozers, dumpers and access platforms at the depot and at client sites.

Role requirements

• Carry out periodic servicing of plant on site and at the depot using various hand and power tools, as well as welding gear and electrical testing equipment
• Maintain On-Track and construction plant components
• Repair and replace faulty parts to make sure On Track and construction plant works effectively
• Test On-Track and construction plant to ensure it operates and work properly and safely
• Electrical and Hydraulics knowledge would be an advantage
• Vehicle diagnostics and engine management systems knowledge would be an advantage
• Arrange the collection of On-Track and construction plant from client’s site requiring maintenance and servicing
• Provide technical assistance to plant operators
• Participate in out of hours on call rota to attend plant failure or breakdown
• Travel between depot and client’s sites as required to service machines
• Work alone without direct supervision
• Comply with Health and Safety, Environmental and Quality requirements

Qualifications and education requirements

• Have, or be prepared to work towards, a recognised qualification in Plant Maintenance (Construction) or equivalent. For example if you hold an NVQ level 2 or higher in Construction Plant Fitting or similar please provide details of these qualifications
• Have, or be prepared to work towards, Rail Plant Maintenance and Repair Competence

Behavioural skills required

• Methodical approach to solving problems
• Good communicator, reporting failure or breakdown progress to relevant parties as required
• Willingness to keep up to date with changing technology
• Perform duties in a safe, professional and polite manner
• Attention to detail to and accuracy, such as to ensure all relevant documentation is completed and on time
• Supports clients, fellow colleagues and others
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Takes pride in work and work areas to maintain a safe and clean place of work

Additional notes

• A full valid driving licence is essential
• A reasonable level of fitness will be required as the role can be physically demanding and some tasks will be at heights
• Time spent away from home may be required from time to time
• Repairs take place in the open air at any time of the year, this will involve exposure to the elements