Heavy Plant Fitter
Posted on May 29, 2026 by CV-Library
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£38k - £45k Annual
Full-Time
Job Title: Heavy Plant Fitter / Mechanical Engineer
Location: Regional Travel
Employment Type: Permanent
Company Overview:
Human Engineering is a specialist recruitment agency working exclusively within the lifting equipment and heavy machinery sectors. We are currently seeking experienced Heavy Plant Fitters or Mechanical Engineers for a permanent opportunity with a respected national client.
Role Overview:
You will be responsible for carrying out diagnostics, repairs, and inspections on heavy equipment used in various industries. The work includes regional and occasional nationwide travel to customer sites and involves hands-on mechanical engineering, hydraulic systems and large machinery maintenance.
Key Responsibilities:
Diagnose faults and carry out mechanical repairs of material handling, crushing and screening gear
Perform inspections
Maintain and service heavy plant equipment
Ensure all work is performed safely and professionally
Travel to customer locations regionally
Ideal Candidate:
Background as a Heavy Plant Fitter, Mechanical Maintenance Engineer or Field Service Engineer
Experience working on excavators, backhoes, crushers, screeners or material handling equipment is not required, but would be beneficial
Strong knowledge of hydraulic systems and mechanical diagnostics
Familiarity with inspection is a plus
Minimum qualification of NVQ level 3 or equivalent
Full UK driving licence required
Benefits:
Permanent role with job security
Company van provided
Competitive base salary plus overtime rates
Pension scheme
Ongoing training and development
ONLY CANDIDATES WITH RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS POSITION.
If this position is of interest, apply now and one of the team will contact you regarding this position
Location: Regional Travel
Employment Type: Permanent
Company Overview:
Human Engineering is a specialist recruitment agency working exclusively within the lifting equipment and heavy machinery sectors. We are currently seeking experienced Heavy Plant Fitters or Mechanical Engineers for a permanent opportunity with a respected national client.
Role Overview:
You will be responsible for carrying out diagnostics, repairs, and inspections on heavy equipment used in various industries. The work includes regional and occasional nationwide travel to customer sites and involves hands-on mechanical engineering, hydraulic systems and large machinery maintenance.
Key Responsibilities:
Diagnose faults and carry out mechanical repairs of material handling, crushing and screening gear
Perform inspections
Maintain and service heavy plant equipment
Ensure all work is performed safely and professionally
Travel to customer locations regionally
Ideal Candidate:
Background as a Heavy Plant Fitter, Mechanical Maintenance Engineer or Field Service Engineer
Experience working on excavators, backhoes, crushers, screeners or material handling equipment is not required, but would be beneficial
Strong knowledge of hydraulic systems and mechanical diagnostics
Familiarity with inspection is a plus
Minimum qualification of NVQ level 3 or equivalent
Full UK driving licence required
Benefits:
Permanent role with job security
Company van provided
Competitive base salary plus overtime rates
Pension scheme
Ongoing training and development
ONLY CANDIDATES WITH RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS POSITION.
If this position is of interest, apply now and one of the team will contact you regarding this position
Reference: 224180026
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Heavy Plant Fitter
Posted on May 29, 2026 by CV-Library
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£38k - £45k Annual
Full-Time
Job Title: Heavy Plant Fitter / Mechanical Engineer
Location: Regional Travel
Employment Type: Permanent
Company Overview:
Human Engineering is a specialist recruitment agency working exclusively within the lifting equipment and heavy machinery sectors. We are currently seeking experienced Heavy Plant Fitters or Mechanical Engineers for a permanent opportunity with a respected national client.
Role Overview:
You will be responsible for carrying out diagnostics, repairs, and inspections on heavy equipment used in various industries. The work includes regional and occasional nationwide travel to customer sites and involves hands-on mechanical engineering, hydraulic systems and large machinery maintenance.
Key Responsibilities:
Diagnose faults and carry out mechanical repairs of material handling, crushing and screening gear
Perform inspections
Maintain and service heavy plant equipment
Ensure all work is performed safely and professionally
Travel to customer locations regionally
Ideal Candidate:
Background as a Heavy Plant Fitter, Mechanical Maintenance Engineer or Field Service Engineer
Experience working on excavators, backhoes, crushers, screeners or material handling equipment is not required, but would be beneficial
Strong knowledge of hydraulic systems and mechanical diagnostics
Familiarity with inspection is a plus
Minimum qualification of NVQ level 3 or equivalent
Full UK driving licence required
Benefits:
Permanent role with job security
Company van provided
Competitive base salary plus overtime rates
Pension scheme
Ongoing training and development
ONLY CANDIDATES WITH RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS POSITION.
If this position is of interest, apply now and one of the team will contact you regarding this position
Location: Regional Travel
Employment Type: Permanent
Company Overview:
Human Engineering is a specialist recruitment agency working exclusively within the lifting equipment and heavy machinery sectors. We are currently seeking experienced Heavy Plant Fitters or Mechanical Engineers for a permanent opportunity with a respected national client.
Role Overview:
You will be responsible for carrying out diagnostics, repairs, and inspections on heavy equipment used in various industries. The work includes regional and occasional nationwide travel to customer sites and involves hands-on mechanical engineering, hydraulic systems and large machinery maintenance.
Key Responsibilities:
Diagnose faults and carry out mechanical repairs of material handling, crushing and screening gear
Perform inspections
Maintain and service heavy plant equipment
Ensure all work is performed safely and professionally
Travel to customer locations regionally
Ideal Candidate:
Background as a Heavy Plant Fitter, Mechanical Maintenance Engineer or Field Service Engineer
Experience working on excavators, backhoes, crushers, screeners or material handling equipment is not required, but would be beneficial
Strong knowledge of hydraulic systems and mechanical diagnostics
Familiarity with inspection is a plus
Minimum qualification of NVQ level 3 or equivalent
Full UK driving licence required
Benefits:
Permanent role with job security
Company van provided
Competitive base salary plus overtime rates
Pension scheme
Ongoing training and development
ONLY CANDIDATES WITH RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS POSITION.
If this position is of interest, apply now and one of the team will contact you regarding this position
Reference: 224180026
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