16/10/2026
🔧 WE’RE HIRING: TRAINEE PLANT FITTER
📍 Kent Plant Services, Ashford, Kent
Enjoy working with engines and finding out how things work?
This is an opportunity to build a career in plant maintenance and repair, gaining hands-on experience servicing our small plant hire fleet and repairing customers’ equipment.
You’ll work alongside knowledgeable colleagues, developing your mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills and taking on more responsibility as your competence grows.
General engine and mechanical knowledge would be a big advantage, and basic electrical knowledge would also be helpful. You don’t need to be a qualified fitter—we’re looking for someone practical, reliable and keen to learn.
Duties
- Assist experienced colleagues with servicing, maintenance, inspections and repairs of small plant machinery.
- Help diagnose engine, mechanical and electrical faults.
- Carry out repairs to customers’ equipment, with guidance appropriate to your experience.
- Inspect returned hire equipment for damage, wear and faults.
- Prepare machinery for hire, including cleaning, servicing and operational checks.
- Learn to use technical manuals, parts diagrams and electrical schematics to support fault-finding and repairs.
- Use hand tools, power tools and workshop equipment safely.
- Record maintenance and repair work, including parts used.
- Assist with loading, unloading, deliveries and collections when required.
- Keep the workshop, tools and work areas tidy and organised.
- Follow safe working procedures, using appropriate equipment and techniques when moving machinery.
Skills and Experience
- A strong interest in engines, machinery and practical problem-solving.
- General engine and mechanical knowledge is desirable.
- Basic electrical knowledge would be an advantage.
- Familiarity with hand tools and power tools is helpful.
- A willingness to learn, follow guidance and develop new skills.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work within a small team.
- A reliable approach, attention to detail and pride in your work.
- A full, valid driving licence is essential.
- Confidence driving vans and experience towing trailers would be an advantage.
Previous professional plant-fitting experience is not essential, but relevant practical experience is welcome.
What We Offer
- Starting salary of £30,000 per year, negotiable depending on experience.
- Monday-to-Friday working hours, 07:30–16:30.
- 23 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Practical guidance and support from a small team with extensive experience.
- Opportunities to attend relevant training courses, funded by the company, depending on development needs and role requirements.
- Pay reviews as your skills, competence and responsibilities develop, with the potential for increases based on progress and performance.
How to Apply
Send your CV, or a brief introduction outlining your experience and interest in the role, to [email protected].
For more information, call 01233 662635.
