Construction Plant Fitter

PLANT FITTER - HEAVY PLANT MACHINERY

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Plant Fitter to join a global manufacturer of heavy construction equipment. This is a field-based role covering the Greater Belfast and Northern Ireland territory, offering strong earning potential, excellent benefits, and long-term career stability.

THE COMPANY:

Our client is a leading international manufacturer of heavy plant and construction machinery, supplying premium equipment into construction, quarrying, and infrastructure sectors. Known for engineering quality and reliability, they provide strong technical training and long-term career progression.

THE ROLE:

As a Plant Fitter, you will be responsible for servicing, maintaining, and repairing heavy plant equipment on customer sites.

Key responsibilities include:

• Servicing and repairing diggers, excavators, loaders, dumpers, and associated heavy plant machinery

• Carrying out diagnostics and fault-finding on hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems

• Performing planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown repairs

• Completing service reports and maintaining accurate documentation

• Delivering high levels of customer service on site

• Ensuring all work is completed in line with safety standards

This is a field-based role covering Greater Belfast and wider Northern Ireland.

THE PERSON:

Our client is seeking candidates who:

• Have experience working as a Plant Fitter, Plant Mechanic, Construction Equipment Technician, or similar

• Have strong knowledge of hydraulic, mechanical, and diesel systems

• Are confident diagnosing faults on heavy plant machinery

• Have experience working on excavators, loaders, dumpers, or similar equipment

• Hold a full clean driving licence

Experience with premium OEM equipment would be advantageous.

THE PACKAGE:

• Salary: £35,000 - £42,000

• Door-to-door travel pay (worth an additional £5,000 - £10,000 per annum)

• Company van & fuel card

• Healthcare package

• Company pension

• Overtime opportunities

• Manufacturer training and strong career progression

LOCATION:

Greater Belfast & Northern Ireland (field-based)

BMS Performance specialises in recruiting engineering professionals across Ireland and the UK. We work with leading organisations in construction, industrial, and manufacturing sectors to place high-quality technical talent.

To apply or discuss this opportunity in confidence, please contact Ross Wilkinson at BMS Performance.

Skills:
construction plant hgv belfast ulster

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