Plant Fitter (Mechanical / Hydraulics)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment
London
3 days ago
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Plant Fitter (Mechanical / Hydraulics)
£17.50 per hour + Quarterly Bonus + Overtime (OTE £45,000) + 25 Days Holiday + Training
Edmonton (On-Site)
Are you a Plant Fitter with experience working on mechanical and hydraulic systems, looking for a role in an exciting growing business with opportunities to boost your income?
This market-leading attachment specialist is seeking a skilled fitter to join their workshop team in Edmonton. You will be responsible for servicing, repairing, and installing hydraulic excavator attachments both in the workshop and occasionally on customer sites.
This is a hands-on role where you will diagnose mechanical and hydraulic faults, adjust excavator flows and pressures to suit specific attachments, and ensure all equipment is operating safely and efficiently. Training can be provided where required.
You will be joining a supportive, performance-focused business that values workmanship, safety, and long-term development. With bonus and overtime available, realistic On-Target Earnings are approximately £45,000 per year.
Role Summary:
Service, assess, and repair hydraulic excavator attachments

  • Attend on-site installs and breakdowns when required
  • Adjust excavator hydraulic flows and pressures to suit attachments
  • Diagnose faults and report major issues to the Workshop Manager
    The Person:
    Experience working with mechanical and hydraulic Plant Equipment or Construction Machinery
  • Confident adjusting hydraulic flows and pressures on excavators
  • Full clean driving licence
    If you are interested, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
    Reference Number: BBBH24244a
    Keywords:

    Mechanical Fitter, Hydraulic Fitter, Plant Fitter, Excavator Attachments, Construction Plant, Heavy Machinery, Hydraulics, Plant Maintenance, Workshop Engineer, Field Service Engineer, Edmonton
    We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.
    Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.

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