Mechanical Fitter

Osprey Group


Date: 10 hours ago
City: Mansfield, England
Contract type: Full time

A permanent Plant Fitter role, based in our Mansfield Depot, Nottinghamshire, East Midlands.


Your new company


Osprey is a great, British, multi-mode logistics provider. Now in our 30th year, our people find the right approach, the right combination of technical expertise and equipment to achieve the safest most efficient transport and installation of critical infrastructure. We’ve shaped our business with family values and concentrate on building long-term reliable relationships. We’re independent and impactful, delivering the UK’s low carbon energy infrastructure.

Meet the Osprey Team


We transport and install the largest structures and critical assets needed to build and renew major infrastructure, from a new 5,000te railway bridge, to the UK’s first civil nuclear reactor in a generation. With a maritime vessel-owning heritage, a large domestic SPMT fleet and some of the heaviest lift cranes and installation equipment, we are committed to delivering on our promises, on schedule.



Your new role


The Plant Fitter, you will be a key member of the Osprey team and responsible for working across our fleet of assets, from Cranes & Installations, Jacking & Skidding equipment to SPMTs (Self-Propelled Modular Trailers) and general plant-based equipment at our main depot site in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. This role will report to the Yard & Maintenance Supervisor and working as part of a team of wider Crane/Rigger & SPMT operators, you will be responsible for ensuring repairs, maintaining the upkeep of our kit and troubleshooting concerns as well as providing solutions to fix problems in a fast-paced project-based environment.


The Plant Fitter is accountable for:


  1. Industry Knowledge – following industry best practice, share training and learning with others, being aware of legislation and regulations applicable to all tasks conducted as part of this role. Ensure that SPMTs are operated in a manner in keeping with Osprey’s requirements and those of the manufacturer. Ensure that pre-use checks are conducted, any defects are reported to your line manager and assist with basic maintenance as required.
  2. Servicing Compliance – carry out servicing, inspections of machinery and equipment, diagnose specific fault issues and take action. Undertake all work strictly in compliance with manufacturer guidelines and recommendations.
  3. Technical Troubleshooting– understand the principles of Osprey's fleet of equipment and its use – covering mechanical components, hydraulic pressure systems and electronics. Be able to set up a trailer on multiple axles and file configurations. Be able to carry out basic troubleshooting and check/escalate the appropriate action to broken or damaged company equipment.
  4. Asset Record Keeping - ensure all service information is read, understood and filed. Submit and revise documentation based on activities conducted and spare parts required. Recognise and communicate trends and issues to Yard & Maintenance Supervisor.
  5. Site Operational Relationships – develop and maintain effective working relationships with Osprey colleagues and support client conversations when required. Work with the client in mind, making sure that quality work standards are maintained consistently and that post work, the repair site is clean and left in a condition that is satisfactory.
  6. Continuous Professional Development – willing to continuously develop knowledge and skills and share with junior/trainee members of the maintenance, Crane/Rigger & SPMT members of the team. Willing to work alongside a multidisciplined team of operators and learn new skills, including lifting and moving machinery from vessel projects.


Other Role Responsibilities


  1. Work to manufacturers’ instructions at all times.
  2. Adhere to road traffic regulations.
  3. Ensure appropriate PPE is worn at all times.
  4. Be conversant with the correct use of hydraulic pressures and valve systems for suspension.
  5. Perform the correct use of manual handling.
  6. Liaise with Site Manager/Project Manager on arrival at site.
  7. Be able to resist pressure from other persons to carry out unsafe operations.
  8. Be able to take action to avoid dangerous situations, including stopping operations.
  9. Carry out training on specific models of crane, become familiar with rigging and maintenance procedures and be conversant with all crane documentation.
  10. Continually seek to improve the way in which the role operates within the business to achieve its objectives.
  11. As part of your role, you will be required to carry out the following activities:
  • General working at height
  • Working with hand and power tools
  • Working near/on water
  • Operating various types of plant equipment
  • Carrying out manual handling activities
  1. Osprey shall ensure you have the necessary training to carry out the above tasks in a safe manner.
  2. Ability to assist with other activities as required:
  • General slinger/signaller activities
  • General installations activities
  • General SPMT activities
  • Assist with load-in/load-out of equipment to transport
  • General activities which occur within the yard




What you’ll need to succeed

The successful candidate will have:


Essential criteria:


  • 5 GCSEs or equivalent at Grades A to C, including English and Maths
  • NVQ Level 3 in Plant Maintenance or NVQ Level 2 Minimum in Plant Maintenance.
  • UK Driving Licence
  • CSCS Card
  • Experienced with Scheuerle equipment
  • Circa 3+ years’ experience on carrying out servicing, repair of machinery, heavy plant/SPMTs equipment.
  • Carry out servicing and repair of machinery and equipment
  • Experienced in heavy lift project operations
  • Experience working in renewables/oil & gas, civils and ports
  • Basic maintenance and repair knowledge
  • Adjust trailers to ensure equal load is spread through all axles and can adjust to suit the terrain
  • Basic knowledge of rigging and lashing and perform basic rigging duties
  • Customer and business focused
  • Focus on quality and safety
  • Liaise with Site Manager/Project Manager upon arrival on sites
  • Perform the correct use of manual handling
  • Able to take action to avoid dangerous situations, including stopping operations
  • Be able to resist pressures from other persons to carry out unsafe operations
  • Stress resistant
  • Able to take action to avoid dangerous situations, including stopping operations
  • Be able to resist pressures from other persons to carry out unsafe operations
  • Stress resistant
  • Willingness to travel throughout the UK & Europe
  • Working away from home
  • Working weekends, unsociable hours and night shifts should be a project dictate


Desirable criteria:


  • Advanced Level Training in Plant Maintenance
  • Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Construction Civil Engineering (Plant Maintenance)
  • Bench
  • Telehandler
  • GWO Working at Height & Rescue
  • IPAF (MEWP)
  • CPCS Slinger Signaller
  • CPCS Lift Supervisor
  • Factory-installed Scheuerle or similar
  • Capable of understanding and reading hydraulic and electrical schematics
  • Ability to understand and interpret transport arrangements and rigging plans
  • Experienced with Scheuerle equipment


Please note, if you are required to drive company vehicles as part of your role, you must hold a full, clean UK driving licence. You must also hold a valid right to work within the UK.



What you’ll get in return


A competitive salary, depending on experience, plus excellent benefits. The role offers an opportunity to join an organisation committed to supporting its employees.


In addition to your basic salary, you will receive the following benefits:


  • 20 days’ annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays
  • Enhanced employer pension contributions
  • Enhance parental leave
  • Life Insurance
  • Income protection insurance
  • Performance-related pay scheme
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
  • Support with your career development through our Success Management Process.


Osprey is committed to being an inclusive employer and strives to attract talent who thrive in an inclusive and flexible working environment.


If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let us know and we will respond in a way that best fits your specific needs.


What you need to do now


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Closing date


This vacancy will remain open until we have found a suitable candidate

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