Plant Fitter and Workshop Manager

Plant Fitter and Workshop Manager

Company:        LAML (part of Lagan Specialist Group)
Job Type:        Full-Time - Permanent     
Location:    Warrington Office/Workshop and attending sites across the UK

About us
LAML, delivers airfield infrastructure maintenance and refurbishment across the UK, Ireland, and internationally. We specialise in airfield ground lighting, pavement repairs, and civil engineering, restoring and extending surface life. We are known for our high-quality expertise and strong health and safety standards, LAML provides cost-effective solutions. Our experienced teams support aviation, defence, and wider sectors, offering reliable service from design through to completion and aftercare for diverse clients worldwide today.

Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced, versatile and committed hands-on Plant Fitter to support the reliability and maintenance of our specialist bespoke small-scale airfield saw cutting, drilling and hot and cold sealant extrusion equipment.

You will be the single point of contact for providing mobile support across our sites and main workshop.  You will be responsible for attending airfield sites to carry out breakdown repairs, preventive maintenance, inspections, and detailed fault-finding on a wide range of specialist machinery. Working closely with operational teams, you’ll ensure equipment downtime is minimised, and performance is optimised to minimise disruption.

You will also be responsible for ensuring critical operational equipment remains safe, compliant, and fully functional.

What you'll do
Some of your main duties will include: 
•    Attend airfield sites to diagnose, repair, and resolve breakdowns efficiently and safely.
•    Deliver and oversee the planned maintenance schedule for the specialist equipment.
•    Complete accurate service records, inspection reports and daily work sheets on the Reflow system and compliance documentation. Manage service intervals and preventative maintenance.
•    Source, identify, and procure specialist parts and components from approved suppliers.
•    Conduct routine inspections and safety checks where required. Stripping equipment and plant in a safe manner.
•    Issue toolbox talks and basic maintenance training and advice to operational staff.
•    Manage and maintain stock levels of critical spares and consumables.
•    Support equipment commissioning, testing, and post-repair verification.
•    Ensure all work is carried out in line with H&S requirements, COSHH regulations, and relevant industry standards.
•    Provide technical advice, fault diagnosis guidance, and recommendations for equipment improvements.
•    Undertake minor fabrication works as needed and liaise with approved suppliers for larger fabrication requirements, ensuring requirements are accurately communicated.
•    Assist with equipment upgrades, modification projects, and improvement initiatives. Source suitable specialist plant and suppliers as required. 
•    May be required to transport materials and equipment to and from site on an occasional basis.
•    Maintain the cleanliness, safety, and organisation of the workshop, service van, and immediate work areas.
•    May be required to supervise, mentor and upskill an apprentice/s or other staff when required.
•    Liaise with and co-ordinate the works of the external part time fitter.

Our values
Our values are important to how we run our business. We have been awarded Platinum Investors in People in recognition of our people management practices and investment in learning and development.

We are therefore looking for candidates that can demonstrate behaviours in line with our core values and continue with our culture of putting people first:
•    Trust    •    Respect    •    Caring
•    Fun    •    Safety    •    Open & Honest

What you’ll bring
We are looking for someone with:
•    Experience as a Plant Fitter, Mechanical Engineer, Field Service Engineer with small plant (heavy civils plant experience would not be suitable).
•    Experience working with specialist light plant & equipment (heavy civils plant experience would not be suitable).
•    Strong mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical diagnostic skills.
•    Ability to work independently, often on remote or secure airfield sites.
•    Strong organisational skills and a methodical approach to record keeping.
•    A proactive mindset with the ability to prioritise and respond to urgent operational needs.
•    A full UK driving licence.
•    Ability to communicate with personnel at all levels.
•    Airfield experience would be beneficial, but training is provided.

It would also be desirable to:
•    Hold supervisory or management experience within a workshop or plant environment.
•    Possess additional certifications such as LOLER, PUWER, or lifting equipment inspection training. 
•    Have experience working within the aviation, defence, or infrastructure sectors.
•    Demonstrate knowledge of asset management systems or maintenance tracking software.
•    Be capable of leading and mentoring a small team, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and safety.

How we'll reward you 
In return, we offer a competitive salary plus we’ll provide a wide selection of lifestyle offers, development and learning programmes, services and support designed to help you manage and balance your work/life priorities.

Our Core Benefits include:
•    Discretionary Bonus Scheme, paid biannually based on Individual and Company Performance 
•    Generous Holiday Allowance, that increases in each of your first five years’ service
•    Ability to purchase additional days of leave
•    Car Allowance 
•    Salary Sacrifice Pension – contributions are deducted before tax
•    Paid Membership fees of a relevant Institution or Professional Body
•    Life Assurance Plan – four times annual salary
•    Health Cash Plan – discounted optical, dental, physio and other health & wellbeing services
•    Cycle to Work Scheme – spread the cost and save on a new bike or cycling equipment
•    Gym Membership Subsidy Scheme 
•    Biannual Performance Development Planning 
•    Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay
•    Enhanced Sickness Pay
•    Additional Day of Leave to support your choice of volunteering activity

To apply for this post please submit a copy of your CV to recruitment@laganscg.com.

We wish you every success in your application.

LAGAN SPECIALIST GROUP ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITES EMPLOYER - We will not discriminate against anyone on the grounds of Sex, Pregnancy or maternity, Gender reassignment, Marital or Civil Partnership status, Religious or other similar philosophical belief, Political Opinion, Racial group, Sexual orientation, Disability or Age.