Full job descriptionMechanical Plant Fitter
Location: Sizewell, IP16
Duration: 2+ years
Pay Rate: £24.14 per hour
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced and reliable Heavy Plant / Mechanical Plant Fitter to inspect, maintain, and repair a wide range of heavy plant machinery. The ideal candidate will have strong diagnostic ability, hands-on technical experience, and confidence working independently or within a maintenance team. This role ensures plant equipment remains safe, compliant, and fully operational to support production and site efficiency.
Responsibilities
*Routine servicing of heavy plant machinery.
*Diagnose faults across mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
*Preventive maintenance and completion of inspection documentation.
*Breakdown response with efficient fault-finding and repair.
*Welding and basic fabrication when required.
*Maintain full HSE compliance and accurate records.
*Coordinate with delivery teams and plant operations.
Mandatory Qualifications:
*CSCS or JIB
*NVQ Level 3 Mechanical Fitter
*Abrasive Wheels
*Working at Heights
*Manual Handling
*LOTO - Electrical Safety Briefing or Isolation Procedures or Mechanical Briefing
*Pre-Qualification Technical Profile (PQTP)
Experience:
*Ideally 5 years heavy plant maintenance (excluding apprenticeship).
*Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
*Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
*Ability to work under pressure on critical plant.
*Fabrication, system amendments, and mechanical improvements.
*Experience on similar large-scale projects.
If you are interested in the Mechanical Plant Fitter role at Sizewell (IP16), please apply and we will be in touch.