Workshop Plant Fitter / Waste Municipal Technician

Workshop Plant Fitter / Waste Municipal Technician in Euxton, Chorley (PR6), PR7 6DE | Contek Recruitment Solutions LTD. Find a job Post a job Sign up Never miss an opportunity. 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Euxton, Chorley (PR6), PR7 6DE Permanent Contract; On-site Published: 3 days ago From £20 to £24 per hour Apply Save Workshop Plant Fitter / Waste Municipal Technician Contek Recruitment Solutions LTD. Apply Job Title: Workshop Plant Fitter / Waste Municipal Technician Location: Chorley Position Type: Permanent / Full-Time Job Overview Contek Recruitment Solutions are working on behalf of our client who are seeking a skilled and reliable Workshop Plant Fitter / Waste Municipal Technician to join their team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in maintaining, repairing, and optimizing our fleet and plant machinery. You will handle both planned maintenance and emergency breakdown responses across industrial Refuse Collection Vehicles (RCVs), Front End Loaders (FELs), and waste processing equipment to keep operations running safely and efficiently. Key Responsibilities Maintenance & Breakdown Response: Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PMs) and rapid breakdown repairs to ensure maximum plant reliability and minimal operational downtime. Specialized Fleet & Equipment Repair: Perform routine and complex PMs on industrial RCVs/FELs, including structural integrity checks (visual and non-destructive testing for cracks, wear, and corrosion) on hoppers and supporting frames. Hydraulics & Pneumatics: Read technical schematics, diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair hydraulic and pneumatic circuits, pumps, valves, and cylinders. Fabrication & Welding: Perform skilled welding (MIG, TIG, Stick) and fabrication work to repair structural damage, modify equipment, or create custom guards and brackets. Compliance & Inspections: Conduct LOLER examinations and daily plant/municipal PM inspections, completing all safety and compliance documentation in line with company policies. Heavy Machinery Operation: Safely operate heavy equipment—including forklifts, aerial lifts, and cranes—to maneuver and install large components. Digital Systems & Records: Comfortably utilize digital platforms to log maintenance activities, track plant performance, and record downtime. Team Support & Housekeeping: Train and guide site operatives in basic maintenance tasks while maintaining a clean, safe, and hazard-free workshop environment. Key Requirements & Qualifications Proven experience as a Workshop Plant Fitter, Heavy Plant Mechanic, or Municipal Fleet Technician. Strong working knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems with the ability to read technical schematics. Competent in MIG, TIG, and Stick welding and metal fabrication. Certified/experienced in conducting LOLER Examinations. Proficient in operating heavy machinery (forklifts, cranes, aerial lifts). Meticulous attention to detail regarding safety documentation and maintenance logs. Adaptable and resilient with a flexible approach to changing priorities and emergency breakdowns. Pay & Working Hours Hourly Rate: £20.00 to £24.00 per hour (depending on experience) Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:30 – 16:30 Overtime: Available Saturdays as and when required, paid at Time and a Half Apply Contek Recruitment Solutions LTD. 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