Plant Fitter - Civil Engineering

Plant Fitter

Salary and Package
40,000 - 55,000 depending on experience and overtime

Location
Towcester - Workshop based with site call-outs as required

Full-time, Permanent

The Plant Fitter role is primarily workshop based, supporting a busy internal fleet. This Plant Fitter position suits someone who prefers structured workshop work but is happy to attend occasional site breakdowns. The Plant Fitter will maintain and repair construction machinery used on civils and infrastructure projects. As a Plant Fitter you will work closely with plant and transport teams to keep equipment operational. This Plant Fitter opportunity offers stable, long term employment within a growing contractor. The Plant Fitter will also be provided with a fully equipped van for site response when required.

About the Company
A well established civil engineering and infrastructure contractor delivering projects across multiple sectors including utilities, groundworks, and enabling works. The business operates its own fleet and engineering support function, allowing strong control over plant reliability and site delivery. With consistent project demand and long term contracts secured, they provide a stable and well structured working environment.

Why Join Them
The company offers the stability of an established contractor combined with the culture of a practical, close knit engineering team. Equipment is modern and well maintained, workloads are realistic, and management understand the importance of proper maintenance and support. Engineers are trusted to manage their work while still having full operational backing.

About the Role

• Maintain and repair construction plant in the workshop

• Diagnose mechanical and hydraulic faults

• Carry out servicing, inspections, and adjustments

• Prepare machines for site deployment

• Attend breakdowns on site when required

• Complete repair records and maintenance logs

• Work on excavators, dumpers, rollers, and small plant

• Liaise with plant and transport teams

• Ensure machinery is safe and compliant

• Maintain tools and workshop standards

• Assist with fleet inspections and planning

• Follow health and safety procedures

Candidates from plant fitting, heavy equipment, agricultural machinery, or similar mechanical backgrounds will be well suited.

Summary
This role is ideal for a hands on engineer who prefers workshop stability but still enjoys occasional field work. It offers variety, autonomy, and long term security within a professional contractor environment.

Contact Mark at Up Front Recruitment for more information.