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Plant fitter/Technician (HGV, Cranes, HIABS).

Thomas Lee Recruitment
Posted 14 hours ago, valid for 10 days
Location

Kettering, Northamptonshire NN16 9XL

Salary

£19 - £23 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The company is seeking a skilled HGV Technician, Plant Fitter, or Crane Fitter with a strong background in maintaining and repairing heavy-duty vehicles and plant machinery.
  • Candidates should have proven experience in the field, ideally with an apprenticeship in Mechanics, Automotive, or Plant, and a valid HGV license is desirable.
  • Key responsibilities include diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining HGV trucks, trailers, and cranes, as well as performing routine maintenance tasks.
  • The hourly salary for this position ranges from £19 to £23, depending on experience.
  • Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be able to work efficiently and independently while adhering to safety regulations.

Are you a skilled HGV Technician / Plant Fitter / Crane Fitter?

You will need a strong background in maintaining and repairing heavy-duty vehicles, like Scania or Volvo trucks, as well as cranes, engines, hydraulics systems, Pneumatics etc. General maintenance, to make sure the fleet keeps running, and is out of trouble.

Also work closely with the OEM maintenance teams, for yearly services, and issues that may arise.

This is a professional company with a very wide range of kits, from pickers, cranes, and forklifts to HGV, flatbed and HIABs. A LARGE range of plant machinery.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Diagnose, repair, and maintain a variety of HGV trucks, trailers, and cranes.
  • Perform routine maintenance tasks, including inspections, oil changes, and tyre replacements.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic issues.
  • Work efficiently and independently to meet deadlines.
  • Adhere to all safety regulations and procedures.

Qualifications:

  • Proven experience as an HGV Technician or Plant Fitter
  • An apprenticeship in Mechanics/Automotive/Plant would be desired, but official qualifications is a must.
  • Strong knowledge of HGVs, Plant machinery and/or Off-highway vehicles.
  • Ability to diagnose and repair complex mechanical issues.
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • A valid HGV license (Class 1 or 2) would be great.

Salary

  • Hourly rate is around £19-£23 an hour, depending on experience.
  • Friendly and supportive work environment.

Must have the right to work in the UK.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.