About the Role

Join Day Group as a Mobile Plant Fitter and play a vital role in maintaining the plant and equipment that supports our recycling, aggregates, and waste management operations.

Working across our sites, you’ll be responsible for servicing, repairing, and maintaining a range of heavy mobile and fixed plant equipment, helping to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations. This is a hands-on role that requires a proactive approach, strong technical knowledge, and the ability to work independently when required.

You’ll work on a varied fleet of equipment, including excavators, loading shovels, crushers, screeners, conveyors, and specialist attachments, carrying out repairs, maintenance, diagnostics, and inspections to minimise downtime and maximise performance.

Working hours/times

Monday to Friday, 07:00-17:00. Additional hours and Saturday working may be required to support operational requirements.

Package

Annual salary plus the 9% non-contributory pension with Scottish Widows. You may be entitled to the discretionary Annual and Christmas bonuses. Annual leave of 25 days per year, plus 8 Bank Holidays.

Key Responsibilities

Service, repair, and maintain heavy mobile and fixed plant equipment
Carry out maintenance and repairs on excavators, loading shovels, crushers, screeners, conveyors, and associated equipment
Maintain and repair excavator attachments, including concrete pulverisers and clamshell grabs
Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and transmission faults
Complete routine servicing, inspections, and preventative maintenance activities
Liaise with depot managers, site teams, and engineers to coordinate repair and maintenance work
Identify required parts and work with suppliers to source components when necessary
Complete job sheets, maintenance records, and service reports accurately
Ensure all work is carried out safely and in accordance with company health, safety, and environmental procedures
Support the efficient operation of plant and equipment through high standards of workmanship and reliability

Person Specification

We are looking for an experienced and practical individual with a strong background in maintaining heavy plant and construction equipment. You will be confident working independently, diagnosing faults, and carrying out repairs to a high standard while maintaining a strong commitment to health and safety. You should be organised, self-motivated, and capable of working effectively with site teams, suppliers, and operational managers to keep equipment running efficiently across the business.

Skills & Experience

Essential:

Experience maintaining and repairing heavy mobile and fixed plant equipment
Experience working on excavators, loading shovels, crushers, screeners, conveyors, or similar machinery
Strong understanding of diesel engines, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, and drivetrains
Ability to diagnose faults and complete repairs with minimal supervision
Ability to work independently and use sound judgement when resolving technical issues
Full UK driving licence
Welding experience using MMA, MIG, or both
Good IT skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Desirable:

Experience using diagnostic software on construction or heavy plant equipment
Experience working within recycling, aggregates, quarrying, waste management, or construction sectors
Mobile plant maintenance qualifications or relevant engineering certifications
Experience supporting multiple operational sites
Knowledge of preventative maintenance programmes and asset management systems

Why Work For Us?

At Day, we take pride in being one of the South’s leading suppliers of aggregates, and as demand for our product continues to grow, so does our workforce. Our people are the driving force behind everything that we do, and we recognise the impact that each person has on our continued success. When you join us, you will be part of a company that truly values what you do. Does this sound like a business that you want to be a part of? Apply now and build your future with Day.