Workshop Fitter - Grade 1

Workshop Fitter
Portskewett, Commutable from Newport, Cardiff, Chepstow, Bristol
£43,000 + Overtime+ Training + Progression

Are you an experienced Heavy Plant Engineer, HGV Mechanic, or Agricultural Engineer looking to join one of the UK's leading mobile plant suppliers within the quarrying and aggregates sector?

On offer is an opportunity to work for a market-leading business operating one of the newest, most advanced heavy plant fleets in Europe. You'll receive ongoing training, long-term career development, and the chance to work on premium equipment from industry-leading manufacturers including Volvo, Caterpillar and Komatsu.

This company is continuing to invest in its workshop operations and is looking to strengthen its engineering team, making this an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and growing organisation.

The day-to-day of this role involves repairing and maintaining heavy quarrying and construction equipment, carrying out machine inspections and preparation for hire or sale, diagnosing mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults, and completing major component overhauls.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience maintaining heavy construction, quarrying or mining equipment, hold a recognised engineering qualification, and be confident diagnosing faults across mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems.

The role:
Workshop Fitter
Repair and maintenance of heavy quarrying and construction plant
Machine inspections, preparation and installations
Engine, transmission, axle and hydraulic overhauls
Monday to Friday

The person:
NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent engineering qualification
Experience maintaining heavy construction plant equipment
Knowledge of hydraulics, driveline, electrical and engine systems
Experience with quarrying, mining or construction equipment preferred
Ability to diagnose faults and work independently or as part of a team
Based in or willing to commute to Caldicot

Reference Number: BBH(phone number removed)

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed