Job Description:

PLANT FITTER

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