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Heavy Plant Fitter

Job details
Posting date: 30 December 2025
Salary: £19 per hour
Additional salary information: paid holiday, overtime, pension
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 29 January 2026
Location: Cardiff, Cardiff, CF24 5TH
Company: Acorn Recruitment
Job type: Contract
Job reference: BBBH25420_1767088133

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Summary

Heavy Plant Fitter

Cardiff | Monday - Friday | 7:30am - 4:30pm | Workshop Based

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is currently recruiting on behalf of our client, a reputable and growing plant hire and maintenance company, for an experienced Heavy Plant Fitter based in Cardiff.

This is a long-term opportunity working primarily within a workshop environment, carrying out servicing, maintenance, and repairs on a wide range of heavy plant machinery.

The Role

  • Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs on mechanical, hydraulic, and basic electrical systems.

  • Servicing and maintaining a variety of heavy plant machinery.

  • Working on equipment including excavators, telehandlers, rollers, dumpers, and crushers.

  • Ensuring all machinery is maintained to a safe and operational standard.

  • Occasionally attending site-based repairs when required.

Requirements

  • Strong mechanical knowledge with a focus on hydraulics and diesel engines.

  • Proven experience working on heavy plant machinery.

  • Experience with brands such as JCB, Hitachi, Volvo, CAT, and Kubota is highly desirable.

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a small team.

  • Strong awareness of health and safety procedures and compliance.

Additional Information

  • Successful applicants will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.

Interested?

Apply now with your most up-to-date CV, including details of your qualifications and recent work history, to be considered for this long-term Heavy Plant Fitter opportunity in Cardiff.

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