Mobile Plant Fitter

Job Description

United Infrastructure Transmission & Distribution are recruiting for a hybrid/mobile Plant Fitter. This is a full-time, permanent position. You will be based at Darlington, County Durham for a minimum of 24 weeks for familiarisation and training. Thereafter you would operate independently. UK travel is also required.

As a UK wide operation, you will work as part of a team responsible for the Planning & Control of Servicing. This will include day to day repairs of HGV and varied fleet equipment as well as planned maintenance of Specialised Overhead Line Winching & Tensioning Machinery.

What You Will Do

• Carry out mechanical maintenance and repairs on specialist OHL plant & Equipment including winches, Puller/tensioners, Tractors, HGVs and other specialist plant and equipment.
• Support mobilisation and demobilisation of plant for OHL projects.
• Conduct pre-use inspections, fault finding, and routine servicing of mechanical systems.
• Carry out preventative maintenance and scheduled servicing in line with manufacturer and company standards.
• Ensure all repair work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
• Maintain accurate service and repair records in compliance with company procedures.
• Work on-site to attend breakdowns and perform emergency repairs when required.
• Order and fit replacement parts, ensuring cost-effective and timely repairs.
• Adhere to all relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Communicate effectively with the workshop team, supervisors, and site managers regarding job progress and issues with plant and equipment.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to maintaining a clean and organised working environment.

Policies and Standards

• Health and Safety Policy
• Quality Policy
• Environmental Policy
• Ethical Code of Conduct Policy
• Drug & Alcohol Policy

Essential Qualifications

• Asbestos Awareness
• COSHH Awareness
• Emergency First Aid at Work
• Face Face Test – Alphasolway
• Fire Awareness
• Harness and Fall Arrest
• LOLER Awareness
• Manual Handling
• Environmental Awareness
• Working at Height Awareness

Desirable Qualifications

• HAVS Awareness
• ECITB Abrasive WheelsSpill management
• BORDA Off Road Driver – 4×4 Pick Ups
• DVLA Towing License Training and Test
• Time served Fitter, holding recognised qualifications with a Dealership or Company that relates to Roles/Duties e.g. Tractor Dealership/ Plant/Transport Dealership / Relevant Construction Company
• HGV Class 2 license (Class 1 Desirable).
• CITB / CPCS or recognised equivalent Lorry Loader certificate desirable
• Digital Tachograph Card desirable.
• Strap & Chains – Loads must be fully competent
• Fork-Lift / Telehandler License desirable

Right to Work

Applicants for this role must have Right to Work in the UK.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industry

Utilities

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