We are recruiting! Mobile Plant Fitter (Ipswich) Are you a time-served mechanical fitter with a good understanding of modern-day sophisticated hydraulic and electrical systems? Would you like to work for a long-established company built on reputation? If you hold a CSCS card, an NVQ Level 2 or an equivalent as a minimum and a full driving license, we’d love to hear from you. We offer a great salary with the chance of overtime, a monthly and yearly bonus, and a company pension. The earning opportunities are up to you! We’ll offer you manufacturer-specific training with the opportunity to visit the manufacturer’s factories in Europe alongside the required Health and Safety training to enable you to complete your job in a safe environment. The successful applicant would be required to travel to repair and service plant within the UK and sometimes overseas so will have the occasional overnight stay. The role will also involve carrying out repairs and preparing piling equipment for hire or sale in the Ipswich workshop when not on site. We are looking for someone who is a great communicator, likes to be part of a team and has the ability to work under pressure. In return we will offer you: Excellent rates of pay Company bonus schemes Company pension scheme To apply please send your CV with covering email to [email protected] or post to Joe Manning, Watson & Hillhouse Ltd, 51 White House Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 5NT #job #vacancy #plantfitter #mobilefitter #piling #sheetpiles #sheetpiling #suffolkbusiness
About us
Watson & Hillhouse has specialised in the provision of piling equipment to the construction industry since 1972; building a worldwide reputation for service and technical expertise that, together with huge resources, places us in the forefront of the industry providing: -Total customer commitment in hire, sales and service -State of the art piling equipment from the world's leading manufacturers -National and International service and support -Unparalleled technical expertise in the piling industry -Bespoke customer solutions with our in-house design team
- Website
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https://www.w-h.co.uk
External link for Watson and Hillhouse
- Industry
- Construction
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Ipswich
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1972
- Specialties
- Pile Pressing Machines, Excavator Mounted Vibrators, Impact Hammers, Crane Suspended Vibrators, Water Jetters, Piling Rigs, and Dredging Equipment
Locations
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Primary
White House Road
Ipswich, IP1 5NT, GB
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Appleton Thorne Trading Estate
Warrington, GB
Employees at Watson and Hillhouse
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Marcus Watson
Compassionate entrepreneur, business founder, angel investor, NED, Chairman of Adoreum Partners and Object Studios
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Phillip Bell
Managing Director at Watson and Hillhouse Ltd
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Neil Davey
Sales and Marketing Manager at Watson and Hillhouse
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Ricky Dade
Customer Support Manager at Watson and Hillhouse Ltd
Updates
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Today we celebrate our very own Joe Baker, a finalist in last night's Plant Technician of the Year (South) category in the CPA - Construction Plant-hire Association - Stars of the Future! The awards aim to highlight and reward outstanding apprentices and trainees. These individuals are able and committed to passing their qualifications whilst learning on-the-job skills. They also display the capability and attitude to be potential future leaders in the industry- the Stars of the Future. Joe joined us in 2021 on an apprenticeship scheme and has been working hard to complete his course. Keep up the great work, Joe! #cpastars2024 #planttechnician #apprentice #apprenticeship #piling #construction
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Our new Movax SG-80VA/F NextGen has arrived. This most recent addition to our rental fleet shows our commitment to offering our customers the very latest technology from our supplier, MOVAX Oy. If you’re interested in hiring this equipment, please contact Scott Double in our hire team on 01473 748652. We’ve already received 4 orders from customers to buy their own SG-80. If you’re interested in the latest Side Grip technology, further details can be found on our website. #movax #sidegrip #piling #construction #sheetpiling
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Piling equipment needed urgently? No problem! Our customer called us on a Friday with an urgent request for a WP-150 Still Worker to be delivered to Scotland the following Tuesday. Fortunately, we had just had a brand new Tier 5 Kowan WP-150 Still Worker delivered to our depot in Ipswich. We were able to complete the pre-delivery checks and arrange delivery to meet our customer's request. For all your piling equipment needs, call our knowledgeable team on 01473 748652. #piling #piles #sheetpiling #kowan #stillworker #scotland #ipswich #suffolk #pilingequipment
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Here's one of our BSP CX hammers on the side of the M25. The photo shows the hammer carrying out CAPWAP (Case Pile Wave Analysis Program) load testing. Watson & Hillhouse has the UK's largest rental fleet of hydraulic hammers, including BSP CG, CX and SL models as well as Junttan HHK10/12S and HHK14/16S. Call our knowledgeable hire team to discuss your hydraulic drop hammer and vibrating hammers needs. #piling #pilinghammers #pilehammers #hydraulichammers #hydraulicdrophammers #vibratoryhammers #construction #foundation
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One of our BSP CG rental hammers is on its way to Guadeloupe in the Caribbean for a long-term hire. Unfortunately, much to our commissioning fitters’ disappointment, the company we hired this hammer to didn’t need us to accompany it. Maybe next time, guys! Watson & Hillhouse has the UK’s largest rental fleet of hydraulic hammers including BSP CG, CX and SL models as well as Junttan HHK10/12S and HHK14/16S. For all your hydraulic drop hammer and vibrating hammer needs, please call our knowledgeable hire team to talk about your project. #piling #pilinghammers #pilehammers #hydraulichammers #hydraulicdrophammers #construction #foundation
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We are recruiting! Excavator Mounted Movax Sheet Piling Rig Operator Working for the UK and Ireland Movax Dealer the successful applicant will be required to operate the very latest state-of-the-art, excavator mounted Movax piling rig, on construction sites throughout the UK and Ireland. Applicants must be self-motivated, have good communication and organisational skills, take pride in their work and have a CPCS (A59) 360° excavator card. In return we will offer you: Excellent rates of pay Company bonus schemes Company pension scheme To apply please send your CV with covering email to [email protected] or post to Joe Manning, Watson & Hillhouse Ltd, 51 White House Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 5NT #job #vacancy #movax #piling #pilingrig #sheetpiles #sheetpiling #rigoperator #excavator #excavatoroperator #suffolkbusiness
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We are recruiting for a Workshop Apprentice! Are you an enthusiastic individual or know of someone in the Ipswich area looking to train as a Workshop Fitter? We are offering the opportunity to learn on the job and shadow experienced fitters whilst attending college to gain a qualification through the apprenticeship scheme. You'll work on large equipment including hydraulic and vibro hammers, pile pressing machines and other piling equipment. Established in 1972, we pride ourselves on our customer service and the quality and range of our piling and foundation equipment available to hire. We represent several world-leading brands as sales agents including MOVAX Oy, Kowan and Dieseko Group BV. We maintain and service our equipment to ensure it goes to site in perfect working order. We also service and overhaul our customer's equipment. Our values are important to us and we are looking for people whose values align with ours: Professional • Accountable • Collaborative • Evolving If you think you are this person or know someone looking for an opportunity, please visit the careers section of our website. https://lnkd.in/d_JCBxzq. #recruiting #recruitment #recruit #fitter #workshopfitter #apprentice #newjob #training #suffolk #ipswich
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It was a pleasure to welcome Hayley Songhurst and Paul Andrews to our offices this week. We shared the story of Watson & Hillhouse and our aspirations for the future as part of the #FamilyBizRoadTrip. #familybusiness #construction #piling #suffolk #suffolkbusiness
Global Ambassador for Family Businesses, THE Family Business Champion, Managing Director of Family Business United
The #FamilyBizRoadTrip affords us plenty of opportunities to get behind the scenes and see family businesses doing what they do best. Today has been no exception with insights from the worlds of retail, hospitality, auction houses, piling and construction! Each family firm has a narrative but more importantly is the way this has shaped the culture and very essence of what these organisations have become. We have met proud older generation family members who are delighted to see the businesses they have nurtured and cared for being taken on by a next generation with equal measures of ambition, desire, innovation and intention. Each are putting their stamp on the evolving legacy that is the essence of each business. We continue to explore the rich vein of family firms that permeate East Anglia and have yet again met some great family business ambassadors on our travels today! Hendy Group Birketts LLP Brooks Macdonald Ben Fowler Kimberly Sayward Jennifer Leeder Watson and Hillhouse Willingham Auctions Limited James Trigg Sian Steele David Twiddle Linda Andrews
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It was our pleasure to welcome Ian Currie from Sizewell C Supply Chain to our premises to showcase our operation. We look forward to being involved in the Sizewell C project. #piling #foundations #dredging #suffolk #suffolkbusiness #ipswich #ipswichbusiness
Suffolk Chamber of Commerce is supporting Sizewell C to build the local & regional supply chain from across East Anglia to support the construction of the nuclear new build on the Suffolk Coast.
Presenting yet another noteworthy business engagement. This time, Sizewell C Supply Chain Manager Ian Currie recently convened with piling equipment specialists Watson and Hillhouse at their facility in Ipswich. Since their establishment in 1972, Watson and Hillhouse has specialised in providing the latest state-of-start pile driving equipment which has allowed them to build a worldwide reputation for service and technical expertise, which is shown through their vast portfolio; displaying the ability to support both onshore and offshore piling. Upon arrival, Ian was welcomed by Managing Director Phillip Bell, who guided him through a comprehensive tour of the facility, offering deeper insights into the organisation. Over the years, Watson and Hillhouse has invested over £12 million in equipment, solidifying their position as the UK's foremost provider of piling equipment. This investment has enabled them to cater to a diverse range of projects with specialised equipment. Ian also learned that Watson and Hillhouse is deeply committed to ethical and social responsibilities, actively taking measures to prevent pollution and uphold environmental best practices. Their accreditations, including ISO 14001 and FORS Bronze, attest to their dedication to reducing environmental impact throughout their operations and transportation. Recognising the significance of the Sizewell C project, Watson and Hillhouse eagerly joined the Sizewell C Supply Chain back in 2018, maintaining a keen interest in the project's progress. With their wide-ranging capabilities, commitment to sustainability, and strong presence in the local community and beyond, Watson and Hillhouse sets a commendable example for other businesses, showcasing the essential elements required for successful project contribution. #Pilling #SizewellC #Supplychain #Suffolk #Eastanglia
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