Mobile Plant Fitter

United Infrastructure is a UK-based infrastructure services company delivering critical energy, power, water, telecoms and social infrastructure projects. Following the acquisition of Wood’s UK Transmission & Distribution business, United Infrastructure has strengthened its capabilities in power engineering, construction and asset optimisation, supporting grid resilience and the transition to a low-carbon energy system. The company partners with public and private clients to deliver safe, sustainable and future-ready infrastructure across the UK.

United Infrastructure Transmission & Distribution are recruiting for a hybrid/mobile Plant Fitter. This is a full time, permanent position. In this role you would be required to be based at Darlington, County Durham for a minimum of 24 weeks for familiarisation and training. Thereafter you would operate independently. This lead-in period is essential to ensure they are fully aligned with our operational standards and procedures. UK travel is also required in the role.

As a UK wide operation, you will work as part of a team who are responsible for the Planning & Control of Servicing.  This will include the day to day repairs of HGV and varied fleet equipment as well as the planned maintenance of Specialised Overhead Line Winching & Tensioning Machinery.

 

What You Will Do

• Carry out mechanical maintenance and repairs on specialist OHL plant & Equipment including winches, Puller/tensioners Tractors HGVs and other specialist plant and equipment.
• Support mobilisation and demobilisation of plant for OHL projects.
• Conduct pre-use inspections, fault finding, and routine servicing of mechanical systems.
• Carry out preventative maintenance and scheduled servicing in line with manufacturer and company standards.
• Ensure all repair work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
• Maintain accurate service and repair records in compliance with company procedures.
• Work on-site to attend breakdowns and perform emergency repairs when required.
• Order and fit replacement parts, ensuring cost-effective and timely repairs.
• Adhere to all relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• communicate effectively with the workshop team, supervisors, and site managers regarding job progress and issues with plant and equipment.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to maintaining a clean and organised working environment.

 

In accordance with British Assessment Certifications OHSAS 18001, ISO9001:2000 and ISO 14001, each employee will comply with and contribute to the effective implementation of the UIG T&D's policies: - 

• Health and Safety Policy 
• Quality Policy 
• Environmental Policy 
• Ethical Code of Conduct Policy 
• Drug & Alcohol Policy 

What We Are Looking For

The role requires the following skills and attributes:

Essential:

• Asbestos Awareness
• COSHH Awareness
• Emergency First Aid at Work
• Face Face Test – Alphasolway
• Fire Awareness
• Harness and Fall Arrest
• LOLER Awareness
• Manual Handling
• Environmental Awareness
• Working at Height Awareness

 

Desirable:

• HAVS Awareness
• ECITB Abrasive Wheels
• Spill management
• BORDA Off Road Driver – 4x4 Pick Ups
• DVLA Towing License Training and Test
• Time served Fitter, holding recognised qualifications with a Dealership or Company that relates to Roles/Duties e.g. Tractor Dealership/ Plant/Transport Dealership / Relevant Construction Company
• HGV Class 2 license (Class 1 Desirable).
• CITB / CPCS or recognised equivalent Lorry Loader certificate desirable
• Digital Tachograph Card desirable.
• Strap & Chains – Loads must be fully competent
• Fork-Lift / Telehandler License desirable

Applicants for this role must have Right to Work in the UK.