RRV/Heavy Plant Fitter

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 3 May 2026
LOCATION
Not specified
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Skilled Trades
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Heavy plant maintenance Mechanical engineering Diesel engine repair Hydraulic systems Safety inspections Equipment calibration Driving licence (UK) PTS certification

FULL DESCRIPTION

RRV/Heavy Plant Fitter

Location: Cornwall and Devon | Contact: [contact hidden] | Phone: 0845 900 2999

Key Responsibilities

  • Undertake the correct and regular maintenance and calibration of all equipment in accordance with instructions
  • Undertake maintenance of hire fleet vehicles as qualified and directed
  • Provide details of engine hours worked information for each item of plant
  • Undertake routine testing of safety-critical systems and equipment as directed
  • Undertake annual inspection of plant equipment without a lifting capability to meet statutory requirements
  • Maintain comprehensive records, both electronically and in hard copy, for each vehicle and item of plant and equipment to demonstrate the performance of all pre-hire checks, routine servicing, statutory inspection and breakdown repair
  • Maintain and inspect lifting accessories to the required standard
  • Report any defect in vehicles and plant and monitor safety performance
  • Suggest suitable modifications to any track plant that may enhance its performance or capabilities

Requirements

  • Have heavy plant experience, preferably with RRV’s
  • Have good mechanical engineering skills
  • Be a qualified or time-served diesel fitter
  • Be responsible and accountable
  • Be methodical and have good attention to detail
  • Be a good team player with a can-do attitude
  • Be Polite, customer focused and have the desire to do a good job every day
  • Hold a current driving licence
  • Be physically fit
  • Hold the PTS competence (desirable)

The ability to operate machines and attachments and have an awareness of the rules, regulations and requirements that are pertinent to plant and equipment used on the railway would be an advantage.

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