Quarry Fitter

Reference: CP30582_1767240004

Industry: Heavy Plant, Construction Plant & MHE

£17 to £22 per hour

Leicester, Leicestershire

Permanent

Quarry Fitter / Heavy Plant Mechanic - Leicester

Plant Fitter | Quarry Mechanic | Heavy Plant Engineer | Mobile Plant Fitter | Service Engineer

Rate: Circa £20 per hour
Location: Leicester (site-based with mobile work)
Hours: Monday to Friday
Van Supplied

Are you an experienced Heavy Plant Fitter looking for steady contract work in the quarrying sector?

We're actively recruiting Quarry Fitters and Heavy Plant Mechanics to support ongoing work within the quarrying and aggregates industry. This is a long-term contract opportunity suited to hands-on engineers who enjoy fault-finding, repairs, and site-based work on heavy machinery.

If you're self-employed, practical, and confident working on quarry and heavy plant equipment, this role offers consistent hours, a competitive hourly rate, and a supplied van.

What's on Offer

  • Circa £20 per hour
  • Van supplied
  • Monday to Friday working
  • Stable, ongoing work in the quarrying sector
  • Minimal paperwork - hands-on engineering focus

The Role

As a Quarry Fitter / Heavy Plant Mechanic, your responsibilities will include:

  • Repairing, maintaining, and fitting heavy plant machinery
  • Carrying out site-based servicing and breakdown repairs
  • Working on quarrying and aggregates equipment
  • Diagnosing mechanical faults and completing repairs efficiently
  • Supporting production by minimising downtime on critical equipment

What We're Looking For

We're keen to speak with engineers who have real-world, hands-on experience, including:

  • Heavy plant equipment such as diggers, dumpers, excavators, loading shovels, 360s, and tracked machinery
  • Quarrying equipment such as crushers, screeners, trommels, and loading shovels
  • Fabrication and welding experience (advantageous, not essential)
  • Full UK driving licence (essential)
  • A practical, problem-solving mindset with a strong work ethic

Who This Role Suits

This position is ideal if you currently work (or have worked) as a:

  • Plant Fitter
  • Heavy Plant Mechanic
  • Quarry Fitter
  • Quarry Mechanic
  • Service Engineer
  • Mobile Plant Engineer

INDHP If you would like to know more about this position, then please forward your CV to chloep@alectorecruitment.com immediately. If you would like to discuss this position, please call and ask to speak to Chloe.

Please note Alecto Recruitment are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.

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