Plant Fitter / Plant Mechanic

Posted 01 October 2025
Salary £37,000
LocationEbbw Vale
Job type Permanent
Referencemech99747

Job description

​Candour Talent are currently recruiting for a Plant Fitter / Plant Mechanic to join our client based in Ebbw Vale.

Location: Ebbw Vale

Employment Type: Permanent/Full Time

Working Hours: Monday to Friday

Salary: £37-45k per annum + OT

Job Overview:

The successful candidate will have experience maintaining and repairing plant machinery, forklift trucks, and, ideally, HGVs.

This is a newly created role in a growing business with the potential for long-term growth opportunities for the right candidate.

The role is generally workshop-based, but occasionally onsite support will be required.

The Role:

  • Complete routine service, maintenance, and repairs on a range of plant machinery, FLTs, and, ideally, HGVs.

  • Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults, and carry out efficient and effective repairs.

  • Conduct annual inspections and ensure machinery is working at peak performance.

  • Provide on-site breakdown support, as required (but role is generally workshop-based)

  • Ensure all work is completed to the highest standards, adhering to company policy and health and safety guidelines and within agreed timeframes.

The Ideal Candidate:

  • NVQ in relevant discipline, or equivalent demonstrable experience as Plant Fitter or Plant Mechanic or similar.

  • Excellent working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.

  • Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work unsupervised.

Salary and Benefits:

  • £18-22/hr + OT (Time+Half)

  • Use of company vehicle and tools

  • Company pension

  • Free onsite parking