Plant Fitter

3 months ago


Cullompton, Devon, United Kingdom Diggerland UK Full time

Diggerland Devon is looking for an experienced Plant Fitter who will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the ride machinery at Diggerland. The fitter will need to service, repair & maintain a wide range of machinery, including JCB & Komatsu construction plant, ensuring they are in full working order at all times.

Based at our Diggerland Devon Park, your role will involve:

  • Monitoring Health & Safety of the rides and drives
  • Ensuring all rides and drives (machines) are in full working order at all times
  • Quickly repair any faulty machines
  • Liaise with the General Manager regarding any parts required
  • Managing the customer experience
  • Strategic planning & development
  • Complete all service and repair records accurately

Reporting to:
General Manager

Liaising with:
Park Manager. You will also work closely with the Operations Director to improve and maintain the park.

Experience:

Knowledge of small and heavy plant is also essential.

The role requires someone who is self-motivated with good customer service skills & has a flexible attitude.

You will also need:

  • Knowledge of diesel engines
  • A good, positive attitude is a must, as is the ability to multi task
  • Analytical approach to problem solving
  • You will ideally have at least 2 years experience in plant maintenance
  • Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
  • Be self motivated and have good customer service skills
  • Work well under pressure and retain a positive attitude to customer service.


This is a full time position and the successful applicants would be required to work 5 days over a 7-day period.

Due to the nature of the role, you must be flexible & able to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, weekends, holidays & special events.


About Diggerland:

Diggerland is The Ultimate Adventure Theme Park Experience where children & adults alike can ride, drive & operate REAL diggers, dumpers & other full
- size construction machinery. Located in Kent, Devon, Durham & Yorkshire, Diggerland is the perfect destination for action, fun & thrill packed family days out.

Get to grips with real JCBs & 180/360 excavators, take a head-reeling turn or two on the Spindizzy, rise to lofty heights & enjoy the views on the Skyshuttle, enjoy a bone-rattling off-road ride on the Groundshuttle, or have a go on the Dodgems & Go-Karts

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Free parking
  • Onsite parking

Schedule:

  • Holidays
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

Experience:

  • Plant maintenance: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location:
One location