Heavy Plant Fitter
Heavy Duty Fitter – Wash Plant Location: Kirkby L33 Pay: £20.00 – £25.00 per hour Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent CareerMakers Recruitment are currently recruiting for a skilled and reliable Heavy Duty Fitter on behalf of our client based in Kirkby. This is a hands-on role supporting site operations and maintaining heavy plant machinery and aggregate wash plant systems. It is ideal for someone with strong mechanical knowledge and a proactive approach to maintenance and uptime. Working Hours ⦁ Monday to Friday: 7:00am – 5:00pm ⦁ Saturday: 7:00am – 1:00pm (when required) ⦁ Additional overtime available when necessary ⦁ Expected hours: 47.5 – 60 per week Key Duties & Responsibilities ⦁ Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on heavy plant machinery including excavators, loading shovels, screeners and crushers ⦁ Service and maintain aggregate wash plant systems ⦁ Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults ⦁ Complete routine servicing and preventative maintenance to maximise uptime ⦁ Monitor plant performance and ensure operational efficiency ⦁ Maintain accurate service records, inspection reports and maintenance logs ⦁ Work collaboratively with plant operators, fitters and management ⦁ Ensure all tasks are carried out in line with health and safety regulations Requirements ⦁ Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills ⦁ Previous experience maintaining heavy plant machinery ⦁ Experience with aggregate wash plant maintenance highly desirable ⦁ Good understanding of health & safety within an industrial environment ⦁ Basic computer literacy for reporting and record keeping ⦁ Reliable, self-motivated and able to work independently or within a team ⦁ Must be able to commute to the Kirkby site (L33 area) ⦁ Flexible to work overtime and weekends when required Pay & Benefits ⦁ £20.00 – £25.00 per hour (DOE) ⦁ Company pension ⦁ Free parking ⦁ On-site parking ⦁ Canteen facilities If you are an experienced Heavy Duty Fitter looking for a stable, long-term opportunity, apply today or contact the CareerMakers team for more information