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Posted 01 August, 2026

Plant Fitter - Workshop

K&D Recruitment Limited
London, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Workshop Fitter\n

Location: London, South, East & West
Salary: £30,000 £45,000 per annum (DOE)
Hours: Monday Friday | 7:30am 5:00pm
Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time

Whats in it for you?\n
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  • Competitive salary of £30,000 £45,000 depending on experience
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  • Monthly bonus scheme
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  • Excellent work-life balance with Monday to Friday working hours
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  • 28 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days with length of service
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  • Enhanced pension scheme
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  • Health Cash Plan
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  • Workwear and PPE provided
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  • Refreshments available on site
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  • Stable, permanent employment with a growing and supportive company
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  • Opportunity to develop your skills across a wide range of mechanical and electrical equipment
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About the Role\n

We are working with a successful and growing tool hire business operating across London and the Home Counties, who are looking for an experienced Workshop Fitter to join their team.

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This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled fitter, or someone who has recently completed a relevant apprenticeship, to join a supportive workshop environment where you will be responsible for the inspection, fault-finding, repair, and maintenance of a wide range of mechanical and electrical equipment.

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You will work on a varied range of equipment, ensuring all machinery is maintained to a high standard and ready for customers to use safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities\n
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  • Fault-finding, servicing, repairs, and maintenance of hire equipment
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  • Working on a variety of mechanical and electrical equipment, including: \n
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    • 110V and cordless power tools
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    • Site equipment
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    • Petrol and 2-stroke equipment
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    • Diesel plant
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    • Air tools
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    • Hydraulic equipment
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    • General mechanical equipment
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  • Diagnosing faults and carrying out effective repairs
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  • Ensuring equipment is maintained to company safety and quality standards
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  • Completing maintenance records and workshop paperwork
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About You\n

You will ideally have experience working with mechanical and/or electrical equipment and be confident carrying out repairs and maintenance.

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This could include experience within:

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  • Plant hire
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  • Tool hire
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  • Powered access
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  • Generators
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  • Pumps
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  • Lifting equipment
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  • Agricultural machinery
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  • Vehicle or mechanical engineering environments
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Alternatively, you may have recently completed an apprenticeship in a mechanical or electrical discipline and be looking to develop your career.

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You will also demonstrate:

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  • A strong work ethic with honesty and integrity
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  • A practical, hands-on approach to problem solving
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  • Good attention to detail
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  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
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  • Reliability, organisation, and a positive attitude
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About the Company\n

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established and expanding tool hire business that values its people, invests in its workforce, and offers long-term career stability within a friendly workshop environment.

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If you are an experienced fitter looking for your next challenge, or an apprentice looking to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.

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