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Rail Plant Fitter
Rail Plant Fitter
Job Reference: 1674577
- Doncaster, UK
- £33,000 - £36,000 (DOE)
- Permanent
We are seeking a qualified and experienced Rail Plant Fitter to carry out maintenance, servicing, and repair work on rail-mounted plant and associated equipment. The successful candidate will have strong knowledge of excavators and heavy plant machinery and be capable of working independently both in depot and on-site environments.
The role involves maintaining a range of equipment including Atlas and Liebherr machines, trailers, and specialist attachments while ensuring all work is completed safely and in accordance with manufacturer specifications and company procedures.
Benefits:
- Company van
- Fuel card
- Training and sponsorship opportunities
As a Rail Plant Fitter, you will be responsible for:
- Carry out planned maintenance, servicing, and repairs on rail-mounted plant and equipment.
- Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic faults.
- Service and maintain machinery including, Atlas equipment, Liebherr machinery, Trailers, Plant attachments
- Complete maintenance and service documentation accurately and in line with company procedures.
- Work both from the Doncaster depot and on rail/site locations as required.
- Ensure all work is completed safely and efficiently in accordance with industry and company standards.
- Participate in weekend, night, and emergency/out-of-hours work when required.
The ideal candidate:
- Qualified fitter with experience working on rail-mounted plant or heavy plant machinery.
- Strong knowledge of excavators and large plant equipment.
- Ability to work independently and unsupervised when required.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Willingness to travel and work flexible hours including nights and weekends.
- Own tools required (specialist tools provided where necessary).
- Successful completion of mandatory Drug & Alcohol testing.
