Location: Kirkby (L33 4XZ)
Pay: £20.00 £25.00 per hour
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

CareerMakers Recruitment are currently recruiting for a skilled and reliable Heavy Duty Fitter on behalf of our client based in Kirkby.

This is a hands-on role supporting site operations and maintaining heavy plant machinery and aggregate wash plant systems. It is ideal for someone with strong mechanical knowledge and a proactive approach to maintenance and uptime.

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday: 7:00am 5:00pm

• Saturday: 7:00am 1:00pm (when required)

• Additional overtime available when necessary

• Expected hours: 47.5 60 per week

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on heavy plant machinery including excavators, loading shovels, screeners and crushers

• Service and maintain aggregate wash plant systems

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults

• Complete routine servicing and preventative maintenance to maximise uptime

• Monitor plant performance and ensure operational efficiency

• Maintain accurate service records, inspection reports and maintenance logs

• Work collaboratively with plant operators, fitters and management

• Ensure all tasks are carried out in line with health and safety regulations

Requirements

• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills

• Previous experience maintaining heavy plant machinery

• Experience with aggregate wash plant maintenance highly desirable

• Good understanding of health & safety within an industrial environment

• Basic computer literacy for reporting and record keeping

• Reliable, self-motivated and able to work independently or within a team

• Must be able to commute to the Kirkby site (L33 area)

• Flexible to work overtime and weekends when required

Pay & Benefits

• £20.00 £25.00 per hour (DOE)

• Company pension

• Free parking

• On-site parking

• Canteen facilities

If you are an experienced Heavy Duty Fitter looking for a stable, long-term opportunity, apply today or contact the CareerMakers team for more information.

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