Heavy Plant Fitter
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Position Overview & Specifications
Smiths Bletchington is a dynamic independent family-owned company and leading supplier of primary and recycled aggregates to the construction and allied industries in Oxfordshire and the surrounding counties. In business for over a century, Smiths have an enviable reputation as quality operators winning numerous domestic and international health, safety, and environmental awards.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Heavy Plant Fitter within Smiths. This is a permanent, full-time position and will be based at the Company’s head office at Enslow in Oxfordshire.
You will service and maintain a wide range of static and mobile quarry plant encompassing Cat, Volvo and Liebherr loading shovels and excavators up to 52 tonnes, as well as Finlay, Metso, Kleeman and Powerscreen crushers and screen plus Static Plants.
You will have the ability to use oxy/acc cutting equipment and be a competent welder with a reasonable amount of fabrication skills, you will be expected to work within the Heavy Plant team but also be able to work on your own initiative.
You will be based from our Head Office in Enslow but will be required to travel around the sites in Oxfordshire to undertake your duties.
To be successful within the role you will have:
- Can do attitude and willingness to be flexible in terms of daily duties and take on a multitude of tasks;
- Excellent organisational skills;
- Proven ability to build strong working relationships;
- Willingness to learn;
- Full UK Driving Licence, a company vehicle is provided for the role to use for work purposes.
This is a permanent position and hours of work are 07:00 – 17:00 Monday to Friday, with overtime available on Saturdays and at other times to suit the business needs.
What we offer:
· Pension Scheme
· Life Assurance
· Company Sick pay
· Long Service Awards
· Holiday Increase with Service
· One days paid leave to volunteer
· Employee Assistance Programme
Ongoing training
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £18.92 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Heavy Plant
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Heavy Plant Fitter roles across Smith & Sons (Bletchington) Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £19 - £19 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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