RRV Plant Fitter
Location: Nottinghamshire + National UK Travel
Salary: £40,572.50 – £47,157 basic salary (DOE), plus overtime opportunities, company vehicle/fuel card and company benefits
Contract Type: Permanent
Experienced Plant Fitter Wanted - Bring Your Skills to Ground Control
At Ground Control, we play a vital role in keeping the railway safe, reliable, and moving. We're looking for an experienced Plant Fitter who knows their way around heavy plant machinery and has the practical skills to keep equipment running at its best.
You don't need to know every machine, system or standard inside out. If you've got solid plant maintenance experience, the right qualifications and a good understanding of diesel engines, hydraulics, and mechanical repairs, we'd love to hear from you.
You'll be based form our main depot in Nottinghamshire, with travel required to sites across the UK.
What you'll do
Maintain, service and repair On-Track Plant (OTP), including Road Rail Vehicles (RRVs) and associated plant equipment.
Diagnose faults and carry out repairs across diesel engines, hydraulic systems and mechanical components.
Inspect equipment, identify defects and ensure machinery is safe, reliable and ready for operation.
Carry out planned preventative maintenance and respond to breakdowns as required.
Ensure equipment is maintained in line with relevant legislation, railway standards and company procedures.
Travel nationally to support plant maintenance and repairs where required.
Work safely, take ownership of your work and help keep our equipment performing at its best.
What we're looking for
Essential
Plant fitting experience: You've worked on heavy plant machinery such as Liebherr, Komatsu, Road Rail Vehicles (RRVs), MOPs or similar equipment.
Relevant qualifications: You're NVQ qualified in Plant Maintenance.
Practical technical skills: You have experience working with diesel engines, hydraulics and mechanical systems.
Willingness to travel: You're happy to travel to sites across the UK as part of the role.
Depot attendance: You're able to attend our main depot in Nottinghamshire.
Desirable
LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations).
PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations).
Computerised diagnostics and fault-finding systems.
Experience with GKD Systems.
Benefits;
Competitive salary – aligned with your skills and experience
Performance‑linked bonus: Bonus opportunities aligned to your level and contribution.
Pension scheme – helping you plan for the future
Recognition schemes – celebrating and rewarding great work
Private GP service – fast, convenient access to medical support
Life insurance – providing added peace of mind
Subsidised gym membership – supporting your health and wellbeing
Holiday buy scheme – purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave
Equal Opportunities Statement
At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic as defined in the Equality Act 2010.
We actively support and promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and across all stages of employment, including training, development, promotion, pay, and termination. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants and employees, and to creating a working environment free from discrimination, harassment, bullying, or victimisation.
We expect all colleagues to uphold our values of dignity, respect, and inclusion. We take a zero-tolerance approach to any form of discriminatory behaviour and are committed to continuous improvement through training, inclusive policies, and accountability at all levels.