Plant fitters repair, service and maintain light and heavy plant equipment. This includes machinery such as bulldozers, cranes, diggers and fabrication machinery as well as smaller items such as air compressors, pumps and generators.
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The figures below are only a guide. Actual pay rates may vary, depending on:
Starting pay for an apprentice is often based around the National Minimum Wage. At present the apprentice rate, for those aged under 19 or aged 19 or over and in the first year of their apprenticeship, is £4.81 an hour (1 April 2022).
The starting salary for a qualified plant fitter is usually around £20,000 to £30,000 a year. A senior plant fitter can earn up to £40,000 or more. You can earn extra through overtime and other allowances.
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Construction plant mechanics are employed by civil engineering companies, building contractors, suppliers and distributors of plant equipment and plant hire companies.
Workforce Education Levels (UK)
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You need to be able to:
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The following organisations may be able to provide further information.
Construction Industry Training Board (CITB)
Tel: 0344 994 8800
E-mail:
scotland.apprenticeships@citb.co.uk
Website:
http://www.citb.co.uk
Twitter:
@CITB_UK
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/citb.uk/
CITB is the Sector Skills Council which covers a wide range of sectors in the development and maintenance of the built environment. Its careers website (bconstructive.co.uk) provides a wide range of information on jobs in the construction industry.
Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB)
Website:
http://www.ecitb.org.uk/
Twitter:
@ECITB_Skills
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/ECITB/
GoConstruct
Website:
https://www.goconstruct.org
Twitter:
@GoConstructUK
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/goconstructuk