Heavy Plant Fitter

Heavy Plant Fitter – Construction Plant

Location:

Bath (South West)

Salary: £18-23ph

NEOS Engineering are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Heavy Plant Fitter to join their busy construction and plant maintenance team. This is a hands-on role working on a wide range of construction plant, including excavators, telehandlers, dumpers, and wheeled or tracked machinery.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs on construction plant

Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults efficiently

Perform preventative maintenance to minimise downtime

Assist with breakdowns and urgent repairs on-site

Fabricate and replace mechanical parts where required

Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and safe use of PPE

Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation

Operate and test machinery safely after repair

Requirements

Proven experience as a Heavy Plant Fitter or equivalent role

Knowledge of hydraulic, mechanical, and basic electrical systems

Experience working on construction plant: excavators, dumpers, telehandlers, loaders, etc.

Ability to read technical schematics and maintenance manuals

Full UK driving licence

Good communication and team-working skills

Ability to work flexibly across different sites

Desirable:

NVQ or apprenticeship in Plant Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline

Experience welding or fabricating mechanical components

CPCS or other plant operation qualifications

Benefits

Competitive pay £18–£23 per hour depending on experience

Overtime opportunities

Company vehicle or fuel allowance (if applicable)

Health & Safety and skills training opportunities

Career progression within a growing team

Pension and holiday allowance