The Role
As a Plant & Fleet Fitter, you will play a key role in ensuring a diverse fleet of specialist plant and lifting equipment operates safely, reliably, and efficiently.
Based in a dedicated workshop environment, you will work as part of a skilled team maintaining and repairing a wide range of equipment including mobile cranes, hydraulic gantry systems, HGVs, generators, and specialist lifting equipment.
This is a varied, hands-on position where no two days are the same, offering the opportunity to work on complex and specialist machinery.
Key Responsibilities
Service, maintain, and repair a wide range of specialist equipment including mobile cranes, heavy forklifts, hydraulic gantry systems, and lifting gear
Carry out maintenance and repairs on HGVs, trailers, diesel generators, lighting towers, and small plant
Diagnose and rectify faults across mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems
Provide breakdown support across the UK when required
Ensure all work is carried out in line with health & safety, quality, and compliance standards
What We're Looking For
Experienced Plant Mechanic with HGV experience
Strong vehicle diagnostic experience across plant machinery, HGVs, and trailers
Good understanding of LOLER and PUWER regulations
LPG system experience
Experience working with overhead cranes
Knowledge of HGV and trailer legislation, brake testing, and relevant documentation
IRTEC qualified (HGV and/or Trailer)
Ability to read electrical and hydraulic schematic drawings
Experience working with pneumatic air systems
Ability to work on commercial vans and pickup trucks
Knowledge of DC/AC electrical systems
Experience with 3-phase electrics
Welding and fabrication capability
Must have own tools
Experience working on cranes or specialist lifting equipment would be highly desirable
To apply, please send a copy of your CV and a covering letter to alex . drury @ nmsrecruit . com or, alternatively, submit your application via the link below
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