OCU Group are currently looking for a Workshop Plant Fitter to join our growing Plant and Transport team in Levenshulme. 

A Workshop Plant Fitter is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and servicing plant machinery and equipment used in construction, agriculture, or industrial settings. This role typically involves hands-on technical work in a workshop environment and may also require occasional on-site visits.

Responsibilities:

Maintenance and Repairs:

• Conduct routine maintenance and inspections on a variety of plant machinery (e.g., excavators, bulldozers, dumpers, loaders, and telehandlers).
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults using diagnostic tools and equipment.
• Perform repairs to ensure machinery operates efficiently and safely.

Servicing and Overhauls:

• Carry out scheduled servicing and preventative maintenance.
• Dismantle and rebuild machinery or components as needed.

Workshop Operations:

• Ensure tools and equipment are maintained and stored correctly.
• Adhere to health and safety protocols within the workshop environment.
• Complete job cards, service reports, and records accurately.

Testing and Quality Assurance:

• Test equipment after repairs to ensure proper functionality.
• Ensure all repairs meet company standards and compliance regulations.

Customer Support:

• Provide technical advice to customers or operators.
• Occasionally travel to customer sites for emergency repairs.

Skills and Experience: 

Technical Skills:

• Proficient in mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and schematics.

Qualifications:

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plant Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• City & Guilds certification in relevant areas (desirable).
• Valid UK driving license (essential for site visits).

Key Attributes

• Problem-solving ability and attention to detail.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Physical fitness and ability to handle heavy machinery parts.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies or machinery.

Working Conditions

• Typically based in a workshop but may involve occasional outdoor or site-based work.
• Standard hours with potential overtime or on-call requirements.

Company Information:

Established in 1994, OCU Group is one of the fastest growing utility engineering contractors in the UK, with a long successful track record in delivering customer-focused civil engineering solutions.

Working directly with many of the country’s leading blue-chip power, water, telecoms, and rail clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.

We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and offering opportunities for them to take control of their own personal development and career progression in a supportive environment.

We believe that being successful is a choice.

We choose to be successful.

We are OCU, ‘One Company United’.

We celebrate difference and appreciate diverse backgrounds. We encourage everyone who join us to be themselves at work and create inclusive teams in our workplace.