Hydraulic Attachment Fitter
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Position Overview & Specifications
John Fox Plant Ltd is the UK's leading excavator attachment specialist.
A vacancy has become available to fill the role of full time hydraulic attachment fitter to work out of our depot at Hawarden.
THE SUCCESSFULL CANDIDATE
You must have a full UK driving licence.
You must be a self-motivated, organised and hardworking individual who is a quick learner.
You must enjoy being out on the road and have the ability to work on your own initiative and be familiar with various tooling (spanners, air guns, torque multiplier's etc.). Training will be given.
THE POSITION
Driving our modern fleet of vehicles across the UK, you will be required to deliver and fit hydraulic attachments which include rock breakers, augers, plate compactors and scrap shears to name a few.
You will also be required to attend on-site breakdowns, prepare hydraulic attachments for hire and carry out repairs to customers attachments in our fully equipped workshops.
Previous experience in a plant, agricultural, mechanical or hydraulic role is preferred. However, full in-house training will be provided.
Cat C1 or Cat C licence will be advantageous.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a family run business, a close-knit team with lots of opportunity to progress.
This is a full time, permanent position subject to satisfactory 6 month probationary period.
HOURS OF WORK
8am - 5pm Monday to Friday.
8am - 12pm Every other Saturday
You will be expected to work overtime to suit the busy work load and customers requirements.
SALARY
Negotiable depending on qualifications and experience.
Immediate start available
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £25,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Overtime
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Licence/Certification:
- Driving License (required)
Work Location: In person
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 Hydraulic Attachment Fitter roles across John Fox Plant 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 £25,000 - £30,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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