Mobile Plant Maintenance Fitter

Breedon Group plc

. Carry out planned preventative maintenance on surfacing equipment, including pavers, rollers, planers and associated machinery .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeGirvan • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in maintaining and repairing mobile plant and heavy vehicles, with strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills across hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical systems. Committed to health, safety, and compliance standards while effectively managing maintenance activities and documentation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

NVQ Level 3 In Plant MaintenanceMobile Plant Maintenance ExperienceFault-Finding And Diagnostic SkillsFull UK Driving LicenceHealth And Safety Compliance

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Hard Skills

Preventative MaintenanceHydraulic Systems RepairElectrical Systems RepairPneumatic Systems RepairMechanical Systems RepairDiagnostic SkillsInspection And ServicingMaintenance Record KeepingStatutory CompliancePlant Reliability Improvement

Soft Skills

Problem-Solving SkillsGood CommunicationAbility To Work IndependentlyPrioritisation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Surfacing EquipmentPaversRollersPlanersMaintenance Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

NVQ Level 3 In Plant MaintenanceNVQ Level 3 In Heavy Vehicle MaintenanceNVQ Level 3 In Mechanical Engineering

Industry Keywords

Health And Safety LegislationEnvironmental LegislationConstruction EquipmentMobile PlantMaintenance Efficiency

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Carry out planned preventative maintenance on surfacing equipment, including pavers, rollers, planers and associated machinery
Diagnose faults and carry out repairs to hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical and electrical systems
Respond promptly to breakdowns to minimise operational downtime
Inspect and service equipment to identify defects and recommend appropriate repairs
Complete servicing in line with manufacturers' recommendations and company maintenance schedules
Maintain accurate maintenance records, inspection reports and service documentation
Ensure all work complies with health, safety and environmental legislation, company procedures and industry best practice
Carry out pre-delivery inspections and prepare plant for operational use
Liaise with Forepersons, Surfacing Supervisors and operational teams to coordinate maintenance activities
Manage van stock, tools and equipment for callouts
Assist in improving plant reliability and maintenance efficiency
Maintain equipment to meet statutory inspection and compliance requirements
Support out-of-hours breakdown cover where required

Requirements

What you’ll need

NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Plant Maintenance, Heavy Vehicle Maintenance or Mechanical Engineering
Proven experience maintaining and repairing mobile plant, construction equipment or heavy vehicles
Good knowledge of hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic and mechanical systems
Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
Full UK Driving Licence
Ability to work independently and prioritise workload effectively
Good communication and problem-solving skills
Commitment to maintaining high standards of health, safety and quality
Willingness to travel between sites and support breakdown call-outs when required

Benefits

Comp & perks

A tailored, competitive salary
Company Pension Scheme
25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays on top
Company car or cash allowance
Share Saver Scheme participation
Company Life Assurance Scheme
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing support
Discounts on a wide range of products through our employee benefits platform
Broad learning opportunities and career progression pathways