Heavy Plant Fitter
Are you an experienced Heavy Plant Fitter with a background in the quarrying or mining industry? This is an opportunity to join a stable, family-run business offering an above-market package and designed to provide long-term security and excellent earning potential. This role is predominantly based in North West, with occasional travel to other nearby sites as required. The Role As a Heavy Plant Fitter, you will be responsible for diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing a wide range of quarrying and heavy plant equipment. You will play a key role in ensuring machinery uptime and supporting operational efficiency across multiple sites. Equipment Youll Work On - Crushers - Screeners - Static plants (including wash plants and ready-mix concrete plants) - Excavators - Loading shovels - Dozers - Articulated dump trucks Key Responsibilities - Carry out diagnostics and troubleshoot faults effectively - Respond to breakdowns and complete repairs in a timely manner - Strip, inspect, and rebuild machinery components (engines, drivetrains, etc.) - Use diagnostic equipment alongside hands-on fault finding - Conduct routine servicing and preventative maintenance - Travel to additional company sites when required Requirements - Proven experience as a Heavy Plant Fitter, ideally within quarrying - Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills - Ability to strip and rebuild major components - Experience working on heavy plant machinery listed above - Full UK Driving Licence (Category B required; HGV advantageous but not essential) - Recent hands-on heavy plant experience is essential - Minimum 5 years plant fitting experience preferred - Ability to commute to or relocate near Horwich Whats on Offer - Excellent salary (tailored to experience and skillset) - Overtime available - Company van provided - Permanent, long-term position - Company pension scheme - 20 days holiday + 8 bank holidays - Job security within a stable, family-run business This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Heavy Plant Fitter looking for long-term stability, excellent earning potential, and a supportive working environment. If you want to find out more please contact me on 07485 986178 or peter.kimber@holtautomotive.co.uk