Plant Fitter
CV-LibraryMilton KeynespermanentPosted: 27 May 2026
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Location: Milton Keynes
Salary: £38,000 to £40,000
Job Description
Red Sky are currently looking to recruit an experienced Plant Hire Workshop Engineer to join their growing engineering team.
This is an excellent opportunity for somebody with a strong mechanical background within plant hire, powered access, construction equipment, forklifts or heavy mechanical equipment looking to join a well-established and respected business offering long-term stability, overtime opportunities and career progression.
The role will be predominantly workshop-based, carrying out servicing, maintenance, diagnostics and repairs on a wide range of plant and hire equipment whilst ensuring all machinery is maintained to a high operational and safety standard.
Responsibilities
Carrying out servicing, maintenance and repairs on a wide range of plant and hire equipment
Diagnosing faults across mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems
Completing planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
Attending to breakdowns and carrying out repairs efficiently to minimise downtime
Inspecting and preparing equipment ready for hire
Completing pre-delivery inspections (PDIs)
Replacing and repairing damaged components
Accurately completing service sheets and workshop documentation
Maintaining workshop cleanliness and health & safety standards
Liaising with the workshop management team regarding parts, repairs and ongoing work requirements
Equipment May Include
Excavators
Dumpers
Telehandlers
Rollers
Generators
Compressors
Access Equipment
Forklifts
Small Plant Equipment
Requirements
Previous experience within plant hire, heavy plant, construction equipment, forklifts or similar industries
Strong mechanical fault-finding ability
Knowledge of hydraulic and electrical systems
Ability to work independently and within a team environment
Strong attitude towards health & safety
Full UK Driving Licence preferred
Relevant engineering qualifications advantageous (NVQ, City & Guilds, Plant Maintenance etc.)
Package
Competitive salary
Overtime opportunities
Company pension
Ongoing training and development
Long-term progression opportunities
Stable and growing business
Immediate starts available
Location: Milton Keynes
Salary: £38,000 to £40,000
Job Description
Red Sky are currently looking to recruit an experienced Plant Hire Workshop Engineer to join their growing engineering team.
This is an excellent opportunity for somebody with a strong mechanical background within plant hire, powered access, construction equipment, forklifts or heavy mechanical equipment looking to join a well-established and respected business offering long-term stability, overtime opportunities and career progression.
The role will be predominantly workshop-based, carrying out servicing, maintenance, diagnostics and repairs on a wide range of plant and hire equipment whilst ensuring all machinery is maintained to a high operational and safety standard.
Responsibilities
Carrying out servicing, maintenance and repairs on a wide range of plant and hire equipment
Diagnosing faults across mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems
Completing planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
Attending to breakdowns and carrying out repairs efficiently to minimise downtime
Inspecting and preparing equipment ready for hire
Completing pre-delivery inspections (PDIs)
Replacing and repairing damaged components
Accurately completing service sheets and workshop documentation
Maintaining workshop cleanliness and health & safety standards
Liaising with the workshop management team regarding parts, repairs and ongoing work requirements
Equipment May Include
Excavators
Dumpers
Telehandlers
Rollers
Generators
Compressors
Access Equipment
Forklifts
Small Plant Equipment
Requirements
Previous experience within plant hire, heavy plant, construction equipment, forklifts or similar industries
Strong mechanical fault-finding ability
Knowledge of hydraulic and electrical systems
Ability to work independently and within a team environment
Strong attitude towards health & safety
Full UK Driving Licence preferred
Relevant engineering qualifications advantageous (NVQ, City & Guilds, Plant Maintenance etc.)
Package
Competitive salary
Overtime opportunities
Company pension
Ongoing training and development
Long-term progression opportunities
Stable and growing business
Immediate starts available