Construction Plant / Diesel Fitter
| Posting date: | 09 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £19 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | paid holiday, overtime, pension |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 April 2026 |
| Location: | Cardiff, Cardiff, CF24 5TH |
| Company: | Acorn Recruitment |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | BBBH25420_1773049241 |
Summary
Cardiff | Monday - Friday | 7:30am - 4:30pm | Workshop
Acorn by Synergie is currently recruiting on behalf of our client; a reputable and growing plant hire and maintenance company, for experienced Heavy Plant Fitters based in Cardiff.
You will be responsible for the repair, service, and maintenance of a wide range of heavy plant machinery, both in the workshop and on site.
Experience of maintaining bobile plant including Caterpillar, Komatsu Teres etc is required. You will be working on mechanical, pneumatic & hydraulic aspects of Loading Shovels, Excavators, Dump Trucks and other machines.
The Role:- Troubleshooting: you'll carry out diagnostics and fault finding on mechanical, hydraulic, and basic electrical systems across various plant machinery.
- Equipment: typical machines include excavators, telehandlers, rollers, dumpers, and crushers from a variety of well-known manufacturers.
- Mechanical Knowledge: strong understanding of heavy plant mechanics with a focus on hydraulic systems and diesel engines.
- Brand Experience: prior experience working with brands such as JCB, Hitachi, Volvo, CAT, and Kubota is highly desirable.
- Health & Safety: you will follow site safety protocols and ensure all plant is operating to a safe standard.
- Independent Working: the ideal candidate will be a reliable and proactive individual capable of working independently or as part of a small team.
Successful applicants will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
Interested?If you're looking for a long-term opportunity and have relevant plant fitting experience, please submit your most up-to-date CV along with details of your qualifications and recent work history.
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