Join Our Growing Team at Jarvie Plant:
Are you a hands-on, skilled individual who enjoys working on diverse tasks and delivering top-quality results? We’re looking for an experienced Welfare Fitter to join our dedicated JP Accommodation Team. You’ll play a vital role in installing, maintaining, and repairing welfare units, ensuring they meet the highest standards and are ready for customer hire.6+
About the Role:
As a Welfare Fitter, you will be responsible for the full lifecycle of welfare accommodation units — from fitting out and refurbishment to repair and demobilisation. Working closely with our operations and customer teams, you will ensure welfare units are safe, fully functional, and customer-ready
How This Role Supports the Delivery of Hire Solutions:
Your expertise ensures our welfare units are always ready and fully compliant for hire, minimising downtime and guaranteeing customers receive safe, reliable accommodation solutions when they need them. Main responsibilities include:
Welfare Unit Maintenance & Preparation
- Fit out, refurbish, and repair welfare accommodation units according to drawings and standard layouts, using hand tools, power tools, saws, measuring instruments, and other equipment.
- Identify and resolve any issues or malfunctions with welfare units.
- Perform thorough checks, including off-hires, and report any damages or shortages on hire advice.
- Attend breakdowns and perform on-site repairs, including work at customer sites as necessary.
- Perform regular inspections and tests on welfare units and generators to ensure good working order.
Health, Safety & Compliance
- Adhere to Health and Safety regulations, conducting safety checks and implementing safe working practices.
- Ensure all work is completed with a focus on quality, productivity, and safety, meeting company standards and customer expectations.
- Maintain accurate records of work completed, parts used, and related documentation such as checklists, job sheets, and chargeable jobs.
Teamwork & Customer Service
- Work collaboratively with other team members to achieve operational goals.
- Maintain high company standards and promote exceptional customer service at all times.
- Communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues and customers to resolve technical issues and deliver solutions.
- Support and uphold the company’s values of Safety Consciousness, Dependability, and Responsibility
What Will Make You a Great Fit:
- Proven experience working with welfare units, including installation, maintenance, and repair.
- Skilled with hand tools, power tools, and other equipment required for welfare unit fitting.
- Electrical competence is advantageous; possession of relevant electrical qualifications will be a strong benefit.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality workmanship.
- Ability to work efficiently within timeframes while maintaining safety and quality.
- Excellent communication skills and a customer-first mindset.
- A valid CSCS card is desirable but not essential
N.B.: Applicants are expected to supply their own basic hand tools. Jarvie Plant will provide all necessary specialist tools, PPE, and branded workwear.
Why Work for Jarvie Plant:
As a family owned business, Jarvie Plant is built on core values: Safety Conscious, Collaborative, Dependable, Progressive, and Responsible. In this role, you’ll help put those values into action — delivering safe, efficient, and customer-focused hire solutions. We’re committed to supporting our people as much as we support our customers. When you join Jarvie Plant, you’ll benefit from:
• Competitive salary
• Monday to Friday work pattern (overtime available)
• Tailored learning and development opportunities
• Employee Discount Scheme with staff discounts
• Extra holidays with buy/sell options.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Contributory Company Pension Scheme
• Family-friendly policies for a healthy work-life balance
• Life assurance for peace of mind
How to Apply:
Ready to make a difference? Apply today via our Employment Hero recruitment portal using the following link:
https://employmenthero.com/jobs/job/e4c54a54-9b2f-4785-b4f2-fe1ec6598fa2/
For any questions, contact recruitment@jarvieplant.co.uk.
Important Information Before You Apply:
• We’re unable to offer sponsorship; applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
• Offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including references and, where relevant, DVLA, credit, or criminal checks.
Jarvie Plant – where people are, and always will be, our greatest asset.
We’re an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and communities.