Fixed Plant Fitter

Panda Ireland; Grantham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Panda Ireland is seeking a Fixed Plant Fitter in Grantham to maintain and improve our waste management facility. You will be responsible for repairing fixed plant machinery like conveyors and shredders, ensuring operational efficiency while adhering to health and safety standards.

The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical skills, a practical approach, and be proactive in maintenance tasks. Relevant qualifications and experience in similar environments are essential, as we aim to build a skilled and diverse workforce.

Qualifications

• Experience working in plant maintenance, mechanical maintenance, or a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, machinery, and industrial equipment.
• Ability to work safely in a busy operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and improve fixed plant machinery and equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical faults and carry out repairs.
• Support emergency repairs and planned preventative maintenance.

Skills

Fault-finding skills

Diagnostic skills

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of mechanical systems

Communication skills

Education

Relevant qualifications in plant maintenance or mechanical engineering

Tools

Conveyors

Shredders

Balers

Job description

Fixed Plant Fitter

At Panda, we are looking for a Fixed Plant Fitter to help keep our waste management facility running safely, reliably and efficiently.

About The Role

As a Fixed Plant Fitter, you will be responsible for maintaining, repairing and improving the fixed plant and mechanical equipment that keeps our site moving. This includes machinery such as conveyors, shredders, balers and associated plant systems used within a busy waste management and recycling environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on fixed plant machinery, mechanical systems and site equipment.
• Inspecting, servicing and repairing machinery such as conveyors, shredders, balers and associated plant systems.
• Diagnosing mechanical faults and carrying out repairs, replacements or adjustments to minimise downtime.
• Responding to breakdowns and supporting emergency repairs when required.
• Supporting the development and delivery of planned preventative maintenance schedules.
• Taking part in the installation and commissioning of new mechanical equipment and systems.
• Working closely with maintenance, engineering and operations colleagues to improve equipment performance and reliability.
• Identifying opportunities to improve plant performance, reduce downtime and increase efficiency.
• Ensuring all maintenance work is completed safely and in line with site procedures, health, safety and environmental standards.
• Maintaining accurate records of inspections, repairs, parts used, maintenance activity and equipment condition.
• Supporting a clean, safe and compliant working environment.

About You

We are looking for a practical, hands‑on Fixed Plant Fitter with strong fault‑finding skills and a proactive approach to maintenance and repair.

You Will Ideally Have

• Experience working in plant maintenance, mechanical maintenance, engineering or a similar hands‑on role.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, machinery and industrial equipment.
• Experience carrying out planned and reactive maintenance.
• Good fault‑finding, diagnostic and problem‑solving skills.
• Knowledge of fixed plant machinery, conveyor systems, shredders, balers or similar equipment would be beneficial.
• The ability to work safely in a busy operational environment.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team.
• A proactive, reliable and flexible approach to work.
• A strong commitment to health, safety and environmental standards.
• Relevant qualifications in plant maintenance, mechanical engineering or a related discipline would be advantageous.
• Experience in waste management, recycling, manufacturing, aggregates, quarrying, heavy industry or a similar environment would be beneficial.

Panda is committed to attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate and the people we serve. (DE&I Policy Statement)