Plant Fitter
🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Kingsbury
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Construction
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion
SKILLS
Mechanical repair
Hydraulic repair
Electrical repair
Diagnostic tools
Plant maintenance
CSCS card
Full UK driving licence
Problem-solving
FULL DESCRIPTION
Plant Fitter
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Limited is seeking a skilled Plant Fitter for the HS2 project in Kingsbury (B76 0BE). This is a full-time, on-site role with travel across West Midlands/Warwickshire/Staffordshire. Pay rate: £27.82 per hour PAYE, with overtime and benefits including 30 days paid holiday, pension, life insurance, and training.
Key Responsibilities
- Diagnose faults and carry out mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical repairs on construction plant machinery including reading wiring diagrams.
- Use diagnostic tools for fault finding and perform machine calibrations.
- Perform routine servicing and preventative maintenance to ensure equipment reliability.
- Respond to breakdowns on-site and carry out emergency repairs efficiently.
- Maintain accurate service records and documentation.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and company policies.
- Liaise with site teams and supervisors to schedule maintenance and minimize disruption.
- Assist in the inspection and commissioning of new equipment.
Required Skills and Experience
- Proven experience as a Plant Fitter in construction or heavy machinery sector.
- Strong working knowledge of Volvo, Komatsu, Bomag, Merlo, Caterpillar, and Manitou machinery.
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plant Maintenance or equivalent qualification.
- Ability to read technical manuals and schematics.
- Full UK driving licence (essential); HGV licence (desirable).
- CSCS card.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Benefits
- 30 days paid holiday per year (including bank holidays).
- Overtime rates: Monday-Friday time and a third after 10 hours, nights time and a third, weekends and night all hours time and a half.
- Pension and life insurance.
- Training and upskilling provided.
- Safe working environment and secure regular income.
- £50.13 per shift taxable if living more than 50 miles from site.
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Limited is passionate about Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We are a firm believer in Fairness, Inclusion and Respect. For more information, contact Anna Bieda at [contact hidden] or email [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].
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