About the Role
<p>Are you an experienced <strong>Heavy Plant Fitter</strong> 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.</p>
<p> This role is predominantly based in <strong>North West</strong>, with occasional travel to other nearby sites as required.</p>
<p> The Role As a <strong>Heavy Plant Fitter</strong>, 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.</p>
<p> Equipment You’ll Work On</p>
<ul>
<li>Crushers</li>
<li>Screeners</li>
<li>Static plants (including wash plants and ready-mix concrete plants)</li>
<li>Excavators</li>
<li>Loading shovels</li>
<li>Dozers</li>
<li>Articulated dump trucks</li>
</ul>
<p>Key Responsibilities</p>
<ul>
<li>Carry out diagnostics and troubleshoot faults effectively</li>
<li>Respond to breakdowns and complete repairs in a timely manner</li>
<li>Strip, inspect, and rebuild machinery components (engines, drivetrains, etc.)</li>
<li>Use diagnostic equipment alongside hands-on fault finding</li>
<li>Conduct routine servicing and preventative maintenance</li>
<li>Travel to additional company sites when required</li>
</ul>
<p>Requirements</p>
<ul>
<li>Proven experience as a <strong>Heavy Plant Fitter</strong>, ideally within quarrying</li>
<li>Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills</li>
<li>Ability to strip and rebuild major components</li>
<li>Experience working on heavy plant machinery listed above</li>
<li>Full UK Driving Licence (Category B required; HGV advantageous but not essential)</li>
<li>Recent hands-on heavy plant experience is essential</li>
<li>Minimum 5 years’ plant fitting experience preferred</li>
<li>Ability to commute to or relocate near Horwich</li>
</ul>
<p>What’s on Offer</p>
<ul>
<li>Excellent salary (tailored to experience and skillset)</li>
<li>Overtime available</li>
<li>Company van provided</li>
<li>Permanent, long-term position</li>
<li>Company pension scheme</li>
<li>20 days holiday + 8 bank holidays</li>
<li>Job security within a stable, family-run business</li>
</ul>
<p>This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled <strong>Heavy Plant Fitter</strong> 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</p>