About the Role
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Plant Fitter to join a leading mineral exploration drilling contractor based in Cornwall. Working within a busy workshop and supporting drilling operations across the UK, you will be responsible for maintaining, servicing and repairing a wide range of heavy plant, drilling equipment and support vehicles, ensuring equipment is safe, reliable and ready for deployment.
What’s on Offer
- Excellent salary with overtime opportunities.
- Permanent, full-time position.
- Long-term career progression.
- Ongoing manufacturer and in-house training.
- Work with modern drilling and heavy plant equipment.
- Supportive team environment with a strong safety culture.
- Opportunity to develop specialist knowledge within the drilling industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Service, maintain and repair heavy plant, drilling rigs and associated equipment.
- Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults.
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs.
- Inspect equipment and complete repair reports.
- Replace and overhaul engines, transmissions, pumps and hydraulic components.
- Carry out welding and fabrication repairs where required.
- Ensure all equipment meets company safety standards before deployment.
- Work closely with drilling crews to minimise equipment downtime.
- Maintain workshop housekeeping and comply with health and safety procedures.
Essential Requirements
- Previous experience as a Plant Fitter, Heavy Plant Engineer or Plant Mechanic.
- Experience working on heavy plant, construction, quarrying, mining or drilling equipment.
- Strong hydraulic, diesel engine and mechanical fault-finding skills.
- Ability to diagnose and repair equipment independently.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Good communication skills and a proactive approach to problem solving.
- Right to work in the UK.
Desirable Experience
- Experience working on drilling rigs or mineral exploration equipment.
- Knowledge of Caterpillar, Komatsu, Volvo, JCB, Atlas Copco, Sandvik or Epiroc equipment.
- Welding or fabrication experience.
- Electrical diagnostics.
- LOLER inspection experience.
- HGV licence (advantageous but not essential).
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for a hands‑on Plant Fitter who enjoys solving mechanical problems and takes pride in keeping equipment operating safely and efficiently. Whether your background is construction, quarrying, mining or drilling, you’ll be joining a company that values practical experience, teamwork and a positive attitude.
Apply Today
If you’re looking for a long‑term career with a respected contractor offering excellent training, career progression and the opportunity to work on specialist drilling equipment, we’d love to hear from you.
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