HGV / Plant Fitter
HGV / Plant Fitter
Employee type
Permanent
Salary
£35000 - £40000/annum
Category
Engineering
Job Description
HGV / Plant Fitter
Location: Hereford
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000
Shift: Days
We are currently recruiting for an experienced HGV / Plant Fitter to join a busy engineering and maintenance team in Hereford.
This is a varied, hands-on position suited to someone with strong mechanical experience across HGVs, heavy plant, agricultural machinery and mobile equipment.
The Role
You will be responsible for the servicing, maintenance, inspection and repair of a wide range of vehicles and plant equipment, helping to keep the fleet operating safely and efficiently.
The role will involve working with machinery including:
Telehandlers
Forklifts
Excavators
Dumpers
Diggers
Tractors
HGVs
Other heavy plant and agricultural machinery
Key Responsibilities
Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on HGVs and plant
Diagnose and repair mechanical faults
Complete servicing and preventative maintenance
Fault-find and repair hydraulic and mechanical systems
Attend to breakdowns and carry out repairs
Complete routine inspections and maintenance checks
Maintain accurate service and repair records
Ensure all machinery is maintained to a high standard
Follow all relevant health & safety procedures
About You
The ideal candidate will have previous experience as a Plant Fitter, HGV Technician, Agricultural Engineer, Heavy Vehicle Technician or similar.
You will ideally have:
Strong mechanical maintenance and repair experience
Experience working on heavy plant, HGVs or agricultural machinery
Good knowledge of hydraulic and mechanical systems
Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
A practical, hands-on approach
The ability to work independently and as part of a teamRelevant qualifications are desirable but strong practical experience will also be considered.
What's on Offer?
£35,000 - £40,000 salary
Days-based working (Some weekend work required)
Varied fleet of HGVs and heavy plant
Hands-on role with plenty of variety
Long-term opportunity within an established businessIf you're an experienced HGV / Plant Fitter looking for a days-based position in the Hereford area, we'd be keen to hear from you