Whether you’re a mobile plant fitter, an agricultural engineer, a generator engineer looking for a new opportunity, or a business needing fresh talent, you’ve come to the right place. Introducing Platinum Recruitment; your partner in plant fitter recruitment.
Now in its 20th year of business, Platinum is proud to drive innovative solutions that shape the future of the agriculture and plant industries. Discover how we can help you today.
Plant Fitter Jobs
Are you passionate about combining engineering principles with a love for plant? A career in plant engineering is your ticket to a world of innovation. From designing cutting-edge farming tech to keeping the machinery humming, you’ll be at the heart of connecting farms to tables.
The plant industry is constantly evolving, incorporating cutting-edge technologies and sustainable practices. As a result, there is a high demand for skilled professionals who can adapt to new challenges and innovate solutions.
For those with transferable skills, such as hydraulics, diesel engine, and pneumatics experience, there are numerous opportunities for progression within plant engineering.
Some common plant fitter jobs include:
Design and build equipment and install operational systems.
Design, develop, install, maintain, and repair diesel and gas-powered generators.
Inspect and test new equipment and machinery before sending to clients.
Develop sales strategies and business plans to nurture new and existing partnerships.
Maintain, service and repair plant equipment including shredders, crushers & excavators.
Maintain, service and repair plant equipment including excavators, dump trucks, telehandlers and rollers.
Supervise on-site activities and offer guidance to employees to improve results.
Install, maintain and repair lifting devices including cranes, hoists and winches.
Maintain, service and repair plant equipment including scissor lifts, cherry pickers, and boom lifts.
Maintain, repair and service forklifts and other material handling equipment.
Use product knowledge and inventory management to provide parts and support to customers.
Install, maintain and repair small machinery and tools.
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Uncovering the Cost of Staff Shortages
Recruiting qualified plant fitters can be challenging. The specialised skills needed and the rural locations of many jobs can limit the available talent pool. Additionally, competition from other industries offering higher salaries and benefits, along with a lack of awareness about the career opportunities in this sector, can contribute to recruitment difficulties.
The shortage of qualified staff in these key industries is leading to substantial financial burdens. These costs can manifest in several ways, including:
Reduced productivity: Unqualified staff can lead to project delays, reduced output, and inefficiencies.
Increased overtime costs: When businesses struggle to fill vacancies, existing employees may be required to work longer hours, resulting in increased overtime expenses.
Project delays and cancellations: Shortages of skilled workers can result in project delays or even cancellations, impacting revenue and reputation.
To address the challenges posed by staff shortages, plant operation and agricultural engineering businesses can implement a variety of strategies:
Businesses can improve retention rates by providing opportunities for existing employees to upskill and learn new skills.
Attractive salary packages and benefits can help attract and retain top talent in a competitive market.
Flexible work and career paths improve job satisfaction and reduce turnover.
Temporary staffing agencies can provide a flexible and cost-effective way to fill vacancies and develop future talent.
If you’re looking to hire powered access, forklift, generator, agriculture, or plant fitters, you’ve struck gold! Tell us about your staffing needs below, and we’ll contact you with the solutions you need.
Platinum: Your Partner in Progress
How We’ve Helped Businesses Like Yours
Platinum’s service is driven by your success. We work closely with you to understand your specific needs and deliver customised staffing solutions. Here’s what some of our clients say:
Meet our Plant Fitter Recruiters
Our plant recruiters are some of the best in the industry. With a high success rate in connecting talent with plant filler jobs, you’re in experienced hands every step of the way. Meet the team that will partner with you.
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