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Overview

Mobile Plant Fitter Required - Crawley, West Sussex

Basic Salary: Up to £38,625

OTE: Ranging from £55,500

Hours: 47.5 hours/week, Monday - Friday (day shifts)

Benefits: Company van, overtime, bonus, pension, training

Location: Based near Crawley, West Sussex

Perfect Placement, a leading Automotive Recruitment Consultancy, is proud to partner with our client, a national Plant and Fleet Repair Company. They are seeking a skilled Mobile Plant Fitter to join their team in Crawley, West Sussex, servicing a diverse range of plant equipment for major UK clients.

About the Role

As a Mobile Plant Fitter, you\'ll service, repair, and maintain plant equipment, including dumpers, diggers, telehandlers, trailers, pallet trucks, and pumps. You\'ll ensure peak fleet performance, delivering exceptional service to clients. This mobile role offers variety, hands-on work, and career growth.

Responsibilities
  • Service, inspect, repair, and refurbish plant equipment and attachments.
  • Diagnose and repair hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical issues.
  • Respond to breakdowns and perform preventative maintenance.
  • Follow Environmental and Health & Safety procedures.
  • Meet manufacturer specifications and quality standards.
Requirements
  • NVQ Level 2 in Plant Maintenance (preferred).
  • Experience with hydraulic and electrical systems.
  • LOLER training (ideal, can be provided).
  • Proactive, customer-focused approach.
  • Full UK Driving Licence.
  • Own toolset (specialist tools provided).
Benefits
  • Competitive salary with discretionary annual bonus.
  • Enhanced overtime rates and paid standby/call-out rota.
  • Company van (door-to-door usage).
  • Flexible working hours (47.5 hours/week).
  • Employer-contributory pension scheme.
  • Ongoing manufacturer and competency-based training.
  • Referral program and performance-based benefits.
  • 23 days holiday, rising to 25.
  • Company-sponsored social events.

If you\'re interested in this Mobile Plant Fitter role or other opportunities in Crawley, West Sussex, contact Darwin Manship at Perfect Placement. We are the UK\'s leading Automotive Recruitment Consultancy, with numerous Motor Trade Jobs available nationwide.

At Perfect Placement we are the UK\'s leading Automotive Recruitment Consultancy, if you are looking to refresh your Automotive Career please get in touch with us, we have many Motor Trade Jobs available across the whole of the UK


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