John Wood Group plc

Transmission & Distribution Ltd 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 Wood policies: -

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

At Wood, we understand and acknowledge that everyone is different, and we are committed to equal opportunities and want to access all the talent that is out there. We are committed to attracting a broad range of skills, knowledge and experiences and embrace differences.

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.

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.