Fixed Plant Fitter

AWM Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Beauparc is seeking a Fixed Plant Fitter to maintain and repair essential machinery at our waste management facility in Leeds, England. This hands-on role involves ensuring reliable operation of equipment such as conveyors and shredders, while adhering to safety and environmental standards.

The ideal candidate will possess experience in plant maintenance and strong problem-solving skills. Join us to make a real difference in sustainability as part of a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• Experience working in plant maintenance, mechanical maintenance, or a similar hands-on role.
• Knowledge of fixed plant machinery, conveyor systems, and industrial equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to diagnose faults.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and reactive maintenance on fixed plant machinery.
• Inspect, service, and repair equipment such as conveyors and shredders.
• Diagnose faults and perform repairs to minimize downtime.
• Support preventative maintenance to improve reliability.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections and repairs.
• Work closely with engineering and operations teams.

Skills

Problem-solving

Fault-finding

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Relevant qualifications in plant maintenance or mechanical engineering

Job description

About the Role

Fixed Plant Fitter

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

As a Fixed Plant Fitter, you will play an important role in maintaining, repairing and servicing the fixed plant and machinery that keeps our site moving. This includes equipment such as conveyors, shredders and other plant machinery used within a busy waste management environment.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys hands‑on engineering work, solving problems and being part of a team that supports safe, reliable and sustainable operations.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on fixed plant machinery and equipment.
• Inspecting, servicing and repairing machinery such as conveyors, shredders and associated plant systems.
• Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs, replacements or adjustments to minimise downtime.
• Supporting preventative maintenance activity to improve reliability and reduce breakdowns.
• Ensuring all maintenance work is completed safely and in line with site procedures.
• Maintaining accurate records of inspections, repairs, parts used and maintenance activity.
• Working closely with the wider maintenance, engineering and operations teams to resolve issues.
• Identifying opportunities to improve plant performance, safety and efficiency.
• Supporting a clean, safe and compliant working environment.

About You

• Experience working in plant maintenance, mechanical maintenance, engineering or a similar hands‑on role.
• Knowledge of fixed plant machinery, conveyor systems, shredders or industrial equipment would be beneficial.
• Strong fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills.
• A practical, hands‑on approach with a willingness to learn.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team.
• A strong commitment to health, safety and environmental standards.
• Relevant qualifications in plant maintenance, mechanical engineering or a related discipline would be advantageous.

Why Join Panda?

This Fixed Plant Fitter role is ideal for someone who wants to develop their engineering skills in a practical, operational environment. You will be joining a team where your work directly helps keep the site running smoothly, safely and efficiently.

As a Fixed Plant Fitter at Panda, you will be part of a business that plays an important role in waste management and environmental sustainability.

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)