Fixed Plant Fitter

Beauparc; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 28.000 - 42.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Panda in Leeds is seeking a Fixed Plant Fitter to maintain fixed plant and machinery, including conveyors and shredders, to keep site operations safe and efficient. This role emphasizes hands-on work, problem solving and adherence to safety standards.

You will perform planned and reactive maintenance, diagnose faults, and keep detailed records while collaborating with maintenance, engineering and operations teams to improve reliability and efficiency on site.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in plant maintenance or similar hands-on role.
• Knowledge of fixed plant machinery, conveyors or shredders is beneficial.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on approach with willingness to learn.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Commitment to health, safety and environmental standards.
• Relevant qualifications in plant maintenance or mechanical engineering are advantageous.

Aufgaben

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on fixed plant machinery and equipment.
• Inspect, service and repair conveyors, shredders and associated plant systems.
• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs, replacements or adjustments to minimise downtime.
• Support preventative maintenance to improve reliability and reduce breakdowns.
• Ensure all maintenance work is completed safely and in line with site procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, repairs, parts used and maintenance activity.
• Work closely with maintenance, engineering and operations teams to resolve issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve plant performance, safety and efficiency.
• Support a clean, safe and compliant working environment.

Kenntnisse

Fault finding

Problem solving

Teamwork

Hands-on engineering

Health and safety awareness

Ausbildung

Plant maintenance qualification

Jobbeschreibung

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.

About Us

We are Panda. We value waste.

We're in the business of waste management but that doesn't just mean collecting bins. Behind every collection is a passionate team of people finding smarter, safer, and more sustainable ways to recycle and repurpose materials that would otherwise go to waste.

Over the past 30 years, Panda has grown into a leading resource recovery business, bringing together almost 3,000 people across multiple brands, united by a shared vision and strong values. While our operations are diverse, our purpose is clear: to protect our people, support our customers, and create positive impact for the communities and environments we serve.

At Panda,people are at the heart of everything we do. We work as one team, combining different skills, experiences, and perspectives to achieve shared goals. We care for each other's wellbeing, encourage development, and support growth because we know we're stronger together.

We expect excellence in how we operate. High standards, bold thinking, and continuous improvement drive our passion for innovation. We challenge the ordinary, put safety first, and embrace new ideas while delivering practical