Plant Fitter

Stafforce Recruitment

Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Full-time
Posted June 16, 2026

Job Description

07:45 - 17:00, Monday to Friday

43.75 hours per week,

Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Plant Fitter with a strong background in hydraulics, plant machinery, and mechanical systems. You will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability and optimal performance of our heavy mobile plant and equipment, including excavators, wheel loaders, balers, and other machinery essential to the metal recycling industry.

Key Responsibilities

Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hydraulic and mechanical breakdowns on heavy plant equipment to minimize downtime.
Perform proactive and reactive maintenance on hydraulic systems, plant machinery, and mechanical assemblies, ensuring all assets operate at peak efficiency.
Strip down, inspect, repair, and rebuild hydraulic and mechanical components, including pumps, cylinders, valves, and drive systems.
Maintain and service diesel engines and associated mechanical systems on plant equi...