Plant Fitter

Do you thrive on diagnosing and fixing complex plant machinery, from rotary drilling rigs to CPT and demining equipment? We are looking for a dedicated Plant Fitter to join our team in the South East/Kent area. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and servicing Igne’s plant machinery to ensure optimal performance and operational efficiency.

As a Plant Fitter you will service and repair plant equipment, diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults, keep accurate maintenance records, and ensure all work meets health and safety standards. The role also involves coordinating maintenance to reduce downtime and providing technical support to the wider team.

If you're ready to be part of an innovative, fast-paced environment where your contributions truly make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct routine maintenance and servicing of plant according to manufacturer guidelines.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues.
• Perform repairs and replacements of faulty components as needed.
• Keep accurate records of maintenance activities and equipment status.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations at all times.
• Collaborate with the operations team to schedule maintenance activities and minimise downtime.
• Provide technical support and guidance to other team members as required

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Plant Fitter, preferably with expertise in maintaining rotary drilling rigs.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Valid driver's licence

Salary & Benefits:

• Up to £40,000 per annum 
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
• Company pension, life insurance (3x salary) & sick pay
• Health cash plan & medical cashback
• Annual leave buy & sell scheme
• Ongoing training & development
• Cycle to Work, Green Vehicle & Home/Tech schemes
• High street discounts & long service awards

We are a Real Living Wage Employer, a Disability Confident Employer and signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant; we recruit talented individuals who care about making a positive difference.  We want colleagues to bring their whole selves to work and to be able to be themselves, so equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) are core to our company culture and integral to the success of our business.   We also want all colleagues to thrive, which is why we have trained and dedicated mental health first aiders across the organisation who are available for all employees to speak to for any support they need.  We believe in the development of our talent, which is why at Igne, you will have many opportunities for training and development within your role.

Igne is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.