We are partnering with a respected, family-founded organisation within the construction and civil engineering sector that has developed into a leading name in its field. Built on strong values of safety, quality, customer satisfaction, and professionalism, the business continues to grow through major infrastructure projects across the UK.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Plant Fitter to join a stable and expanding company in a home-based, field service role covering Nottingham, Peterborough, and Cambridge.
Role Overview
- Service, maintain, and repair construction plant machinery up to 30 tonnes across multiple sites
- Diagnose faults and carry out efficient, high-quality repairs on excavators and associated plant equipment
- Work with Hitachi excavators and a range of contractor plant, including LGVs
- Operate independently from a home-based setup with a company van and mobile phone provided
- Travel across Nottingham, Peterborough, and Cambridge to attend reactive and scheduled maintenance work
- Ensure all machinery is maintained safely, efficiently, and in line with manufacturer specifications
- Complete all service documentation, job sheets, and reports accurately and on time
- Manage workload effectively, prioritising tasks to meet operational demands
- Maintain high standards of workmanship, safety, and attention to detail at all times
- Communicate professionally with site teams and internal colleagues where required
Requirements
- Strong understanding of construction plant machinery and maintenance practices
- Proven experience working with Hitachi excavators and contractor plant (including LGVs)
- Good knowledge of site procedures and operational requirements
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload under pressure
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Full clean UK driving licence
- NVQ Level 2/3 in Plant Maintenance (preferred but not essential)
Salary & Benefits
- £45,000 - £50,000 depending on experience
- Monday-Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm
- Company van provided
- Mobile phone provided
- Home-based working arrangement
- Regional travel only (Nottingham, Peterborough, Cambridge)
- Stable long-term opportunity within a growing organisation
- Strong company values focused on safety, quality, and professionalism
Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.