Fitter (Plant)

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Job information

  • Location: Ipswich, Suffolk
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Job sector: Engineering
  • Salary: £40000 - £45000 per annum + 52k OTE + Days Based + Weekly Bonus
  • Published: 1 April 2026

Fitter (Plant)

Ipswich

£40,000-£45,000 (52k OTE) + Days Based + Workshop Based + Weekly Bonus + Overtime + Training + Progression

Are you a Plant Fitter or similar looking to join a well-established Nationwide specialised in Piling Equipment offering a days-based schedule, training in manufacturing and a way to boost your earnings further through weekly bonuses and overtime?

With 50+ years’ experience supporting constructions nationwide, the business has built an excellent reputation within the plant hire industry. With continued growth this is an excellent opportunity to join their tight-knit workshop team that values rewarding their employees.

In this role, you will be responsible for the inspection, maintenance, and repair of piling equipment within a workshop environment, ensuring all machinery is serviced to a high standard and in line with manufacturer specifications. The role involves diagnosing faults, carrying out routine servicing, and undertaking major component overhauls. This role is 70% planned maintenance and 30% reactive.

This role would suit a Fitter from the plant or construction industry looking to join an established and growing company offering ongoing training and rewards for your service.

The Role:

  • Servicing and Repairing Plant Hire equipment.
  • Diagnosing equipment
  • Days based at a workshop (Mon-Thurs 8am-4:30pm, Fri 8am-3:30pm)
  • Weekly bonuses based on sales

The Person:

  • Plant Fitting experience
  • Holds NVQ level 2 minimum
  • Commutable to the workshop in Ipswich

Repairs, Servicing, Plant, Piling, Equipment, Fitting, Diagnosing, Overtime, Bonus, Days Based, Ipswich, Suffolk, NVQ, Training, Manufacturing, Construction

Reference Number: BBBH24672

If you are interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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