Plant Fitter

Plant Fitter
Sittingbourne, Kent,
16 - 19 per hour, dependent on experience
47.5 hours per week on a rota basis

Job Description

Alecto Recruitment are seeking an experienced Plant Fitter to join a recycling company. In this role, you will ensure the efficient operation and maintenance of plant equipment, consistently meeting high standards of safety and quality. You will work as part of a dedicated team to carry out repairs, inspections, and planned maintenance, while adhering to safety regulations and company policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections, diagnose faults, and perform necessary repairs on plant equipment, including testing, dismantling, overhauling, and re-assembling components.
• Support preventative maintenance checks, services, and general repairs of plant equipment.
• Respond to emergency call-out repairs as needed.
• Participate in planned maintenance shutdowns.
• Ensure compliance with safe working practices, always utilizing appropriate PPE and safety equipment.
• Accurately complete all required paperwork in compliance with company policies.
• Report major defects and prioritize corrective actions in a timely manner.
• Conduct random checks and audits on plant machinery under your remit.

About You

We are looking for candidates with:

Essential Requirements:

• NVQ Level 2 in Mechanical Maintenance or equivalent qualification.
• Solid engineering background with experience in plant equipment maintenance.
• Strong communication skills.
• Welding and Fabrication
• Ability to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and problem-solve under pressure.

Desirable Requirements:

• Previous experience in the waste industry.
• Familiarity with plant equipment such as shredders, shovels, excavators, and conveyors.

Benefits

• Life Insurance with access to GP24.
• Employee Assistance Programme promoting wellbeing.
• Electric Car salary sacrifice scheme for eligible employees.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Company events and social activities.
• GymFlex salary sacrifice scheme.

To apply for this role, please send your CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed) for more information.

If this role would not be of interest to you but may be suitable friend or colleague, we can offer paid referral fees for successful placements.

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