Heavy Plant Fitter

Job Type:

Full-time, Permanent Salary:

47 ½ hours per week at £24.00 - £26.00 per hour (Dependant on experience)

 Overtime rate at £32.00 per hour Hours of Work: 07:00 - 17:00 Monday to Friday, 07:00 – 12:00 Saturday (when required) Additional hours as needed for maintenance and emergency repairs

Holiday: 28 days per year (including bank holidays)

Pension: Company pension scheme

Purpose:

To carry out maintenance, servicing, and repairs of all heavy plant and wash plant equipment used in the recycling operation. The role ensures continuous, safe, and efficient operation of machines including excavators, loading shovels, crusher, screener, and wash plant.

Key Duties:

 Perform planned and reactive maintenance on heavy plant machinery (excavators, shovels, wash plant).

 Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults.

 Inspect and maintain the aggregate wash plant to ensure safe and optimal operation.

 Conduct routine servicing and preventative maintenance to maximise uptime.

 Monitor wash plant performance, adjusting processes to ensure output quality.

 Accurately complete service records, inspection reports, and maintenance logs.

 Work alongside other fitters, plant operators, and the management team.

 Ensure all tasks are carried out in line with Kealshore's health and safety standards