Plant Fitter (Crane experience)

DIVERSEJOBSMATTER LIMITED · Reading, South East

Plant Fitter (Crane experience) at DIVERSEJOBSMATTER LIMITED, based in Reading, South East. This is a permanent role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Reading, South East
Contract
Permanent
Posted
13 hours ago
Closes
25 Oct 2026
Sector
Local Government

Reference https://diversejobsmatter.co.uk/job/26354338/plant-fitter-crane-experience/

About the role

Tyne and Wear, UK Westray Recruitment Consultants Ltd WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU? Permanent role Tyne & Wear location Day Shift Only (37-hour week) £39,861.12 per annum  Monday to Thursday 8am – 4:30pm & Friday 8am – 11am (30 mins lunch plus 2 x 15 min breaks) 26 days leaves increasing to 31 with 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays Sick pay available increasing with length of service Access to training and development opportunities Opportunity to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave per year Three days paid leave per year to do voluntary work Employee wellbeing support for mental and physical health Car lease scheme Corporate gym membership and access to Civil Service Sports Council offers Cycle to work scheme Discounted public travel pass Discounts on local threate and sports events Stand-by allowance if decide to form part of the call out rota – rarely called out but minimum of 4 hours pay if so   THE BUSINESS   Westray Recruitment Group is seeking to recruit a Plant Fitter who has experience maintaining and servicing cranes to work within a busy port-based setting in Tyne & Wear. You will work to repair various types of cranes such as hydraulic, mobile, dockside, gantry and rope crane, etc.  THE ROLE Working to maintain and repair various cranes found within the port setting such as hydraulic, rope and mobile, gantry and dockside cranes Installing, repairing and replacing damaged or defective parts Assisting with basic facilities upkeep of the site Dealing with deadlines, interruptions, and conflicting demands, ensuring that all work and documentation are completed within appropriate timeframes. Taking corrective action to resolve any identified faults / issues. Appropriately escalating matters to management when required. Assisting colleagues to carry out scheduled services and repairs to plant equipment and infrastructure. Reading and interpreting technical drawings Adhering to port safety protocols, including confined space entry, working at heights, and hot work procedures. Undertaking work independently. Willing to work with minimal supervision following set procedures. Ensuring work is carried out accurately and in an organised and effective way. THE PERSON NVQ Level 3 in a suitable engineering related discipline Experienced working with cranes for example, hydraulic, mobile, dockside, gantry and rope crane, etc. Able to work outdoors in all the elements Experienced delivering Plant Fitting duties Experienced working with hydraulic systems and able to work with AC/DC motors Ability to undertake mechanical fitting and repairs of port infrastructure, machinery and equipment. Ideally experience working within industrial, maritime, and/or port environments. Driving license TO APPLY Please send your updated CV to Tony Hutchinson or apply direct by calling Westray Recruitment Group

Reference: https://diversejobsmatter.co.uk/job/26354338/plant-fitter-crane-experience/ · Posted 13 hours ago · Closes 25 Oct 2026 · Listed via DIVERSEJOBSMATTER LIMITED

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