Full-time Permanent Associate
Posted 21 Apr 2026
Description
Chippindale Plant Ltd is one of the largest privately owned plant hire and sales companies in the North of England with 6 depots including Leeds. Established in 1949, it provides a complete hire and sales service for a wide range of Construction Plant, Tools, Excavator Attachments and Secure Site Accommodation.
We are looking for a Plant Mechanic/Fitter to maintain and repair a wide range of construction plant including; Compaction Equipment, Excavators and attachments, Dumpers, Telehandlers, Compressors and a wide range of Tools.
The role is for a workshop based mechanic/fitter job in our Manchester Depot.
- Servicing and maintenance
- Undertaking routine inspections of various equipment
- Dismantling and repairing or replacing fault components
- Reassembling and testing components to ensure they are working safely
- Performing checks on new equipment before first use
- Using reports to diagnose faults
- Updating service records
- Escalating faults to managers
- Use of a wide range of specialist tools such as hydraulic presses
- Keeping the workshop area clean and tidy
- Follow all H&S procedures
- Basic welding
- Using lifting equipment in accordance with LOLER regulations
Qualifications & Experience
- Industry experience in a similar role
- Previous experience of diagnosing and repairing plant / machinery/ lifting equipment is essential
- Proven track record of diagnosing faults
- Previous experience of hydraulic systems
- Basic electrical skills for plant and machinery
- Previous experience of use of large workshop equipment
- NVQ Plant and Machinery or land based engineering L3 qualification desirable
- Manufacturer training courses for industry product
- M&E Experience
- FLT
It would be preferable for the successful candidate to hold a current driving license. This job requires someone who is flexible, motivated and customer focused.
We are offering a stable position in a growing company that is investing substantially in new equipment and staff training.
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