Bywaters, a leader in environmental sustainability, is committed to excellence and equality in the workplace. We are currently seeking a skilled Plant Fitter to join us.
As a Plant Fitter, you will be instrumental in servicing, repairing, and maintaining a variety of heavy plant machinery including 360 excavators, loading shovels, and forklifts. This role is crucial to ensuring the operational efficiency and safety of our equipment across all Bywaters sites.
Responsibilities:
* Perform routine service and repairs on a diverse range of plant machinery.
* Regularly remove belly plates to clean out debris from mobile plants as required by insurance policies, ensuring a weekly maintenance schedule is adhered to.
* Diagnose and troubleshoot machinery malfunctions to identify the causes of breakdowns and address them promptly and efficiently.
* Replace damaged or worn parts and perform necessary adjustments to ensure machinery is in optimal working condition.
* Conduct routine maintenance such as cleaning and lubricating equipment.
* Advise management on the operational safety of equipment and recommend whether its continued use could pose hazards.
* Maintain detailed records of inspections, maintenance, and repairs performed.
* Perform safety inspections on machinery as needed and ensure all equipment meets safety standards.
* Keep the work area clean and orderly.
* Schedule and coordinate maintenance sessions with plant manufacturers, maintaining comprehensive service records.
* Liaise with Operations Management to order parts and lubricants, ensuring cost-effectiveness and timely availability.
* Read and interpret operating manuals and technical drawings to better understand and manage equipment needs.
* Adhere to company policies, including all health and safety regulations, to maintain a safe working environment.
Essential Qualifications and Skills:
* Proven experience in servicing and repairing heavy mobile plant machinery and HGVs.
* Strong communication skills, with the ability to instruct and work alongside staff effectively.
* Relevant qualifications in plant maintenance or a related field.
* Valid licences to operate 360 excavators, loading shovels, and forklifts.
* Proficiency in hydraulic systems is essential.
* Proactive, self-motivated, and initiative-driven.
* Welding skills are advantageous.
* Possession of an HGV licence is beneficial but not required.
Benefits:
Birthday Leave
Discounted gym membership
Discounted shopping on thousands of retailers, restaurants, cinemas, travel and lots more
Company sick pay
Cycle to work scheme
Tech scheme
Eyecare vouchers
Enhanced EAP program with free counselling
Life Assurance scheme
Free Parking
Why Join Bywaters?
At Bywaters, we are dedicated to making a significant impact on the environment while fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer opportunities for professional growth and development within a safe and dynamic workplace.
Apply Today!
If you are driven, skilled, and ready to take on this crucial role, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV to our recruitment team. Join us in making a difference in the environment and our community!
