Wash Plant & Heavy Duty Fitter

Wash Plant & Heavy Duty Fitter Kealshore is seeking a skilled and reliable Wash Plant & Heavy Duty Fitter to support our site operations in Kirkby. This hands-on role involves servicing and maintaining heavy machinery including excavators, loading shovels, and our aggregate wash plant. It’s ideal for someone with strong mechanical skills and a proactive attitude towards uptime and site performance. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

• Hours of work 7:00am to 5:00pm Mon/Fri.
• Saturday morning 7:00am to 1:00pm (When required)
• Additional hours may be necessary to carry out maintenance Etc.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform planned and reactive maintenance on heavy plant machinery (excavators, shovels, wash plant).
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults.
• Inspect and maintain the aggregate wash plant to ensure safe and optimal operation.
• Conduct routine servicing and preventative maintenance to maximise uptime.
• Monitor wash plant performance, adjusting processes to ensure output quality.
• Accurately complete service records, inspection reports, and maintenance logs.
• Work alongside other fitters, plant operators, and the management team.
• Ensure all tasks are carried out in line with Kealshore's health and safety standards.

Requirements:

• Must be reliable, enthusiastic, and self-motivated.
• Able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Must be able to commute to our Kirkby site (L33 4XZ).
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Basic computer literacy for data entry and reporting.
• Flexible to work overtime and weekends based on operational needs.
• Previous experience with aggregate wash plant maintenance highly desirable.
• An understanding of health & safety in an industrial environment.

Job Type: Full-time Pay: £18.00-£22.00 per hour Expected hours: 47.5 per week Benefits:

• Canteen
• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• UK visa sponsorship

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Work Location: On the road Reference ID: Aggregate Wash Plant and Heavy Duty Fitter