Plant Fitter - GPS

Digital / GPS / HFR Plant Fitter

About Flannery Plant Hire:

Flannery Plant Hire is a leading provider of operated and self-drive plant equipment, with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, reliable machinery to the UK’s largest infrastructure and construction projects. We are proud to be at the forefront of innovation and sustainability in plant hire, embracing the latest technology to support our clients and operators.

Job Purpose:

The Plant Fitter will be responsible for the servicing, maintenance, and calibration of digital systems installed on construction plant equipment, including GPS Machine Control systems and Human Form Recognition (HFR) safety technology.

This is a static, depot-based role working on plant machinery within the company’s workshop facilities. The role focuses on preparing machinery with the required digital technology before it is deployed to operational sites. This also includes the checking and verification of all off hired plant and reporting and resolving all defects to the site foreman.

Full training will be provided to develop knowledge in machine control technology, plant electronics, and digital construction systems.

Key Responsibilities

Installation & System Integration

• Install and configure GPS Machine Control systems on construction plant machinery including excavators, dozers, and graders.

• Install and commission Human Form Recognition (HFR) safety systems designed to detect personnel around plant equipment.

• Carry out sensor installation, GPS antenna mounting, wiring, and system configuration within the depot workshop.

Service & Maintenance

• Perform routine servicing, testing, and maintenance of machine control and HFR systems.

• Diagnose and repair electrical, electronic, and mechanical faults relating to installed technology.

• Ensure all equipment is functioning correctly prior to deployment.

Calibration & System Checks

• Calibrate sensors, machine control components, and system parameters to ensure accurate operation.

• Conduct system testing and accuracy checks within the depot environment.

Data Handling & Machine Setup

• Upload machine control data including DTM files and digital terrain models where required.

• Assist with system configuration and data preparation using office-based computer systems.

Workshop Support

• Work alongside workshop engineers to ensure machinery is fully prepared and compliant with operational requirements.

• Assist with equipment preparation, upgrades, and system improvements.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience working with construction plant, agricultural machinery, or heavy equipment.

• Background as a mechanical technician, or workshop engineer is desirable.

• Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical installations.

• Comfortable working with computers and electronic equipment.

• Full UK driving licence desirable.

Key Skills & Attributes

• Strong mechanical and technical aptitude

• Attention to detail and accuracy

• Problem-solving and fault-finding ability

• Positive attitude and willingness to learn new technologies

• Ability to work effectively within a workshop team

• Flexible and proactive approach to work

Additional Information

• Static, depot-based role

• Occasional travel may be required for training purposes only

• Full training provided in GPS Machine Control and HFR technology

• Company equipment such as laptop and mobile phone provided where required