Fixed Plant Fitter

Panda; Salford; Sur place; GBP 32 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Panda is seeking a Fixed Plant Fitter to help keep our waste management facility running safely and efficiently. You will carry out maintenance on fixed plant machinery, inspect conveyors and shredders, and diagnose faults to minimise downtime.

Join a team focused on reliability, safety and continuous improvement, where your hands-on skills and collaboration with maintenance, engineering and operations will make a tangible impact on site performance and environmental outcomes.

Qualifications

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

Responsabilités

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on fixed plant machinery.
• Inspect, service and repair conveyors, shredders and related systems.
• Diagnose faults and perform repairs to minimise downtime.
• Support preventive maintenance to improve reliability.
• Maintain safety and site procedures.
• Record inspections, repairs and parts used.
• Collaborate with maintenance, engineering and operations teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve plant performance and safety.

Connaissances

Plant maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Fault finding

Team player

Formation

Plant maintenance qualification

Description du poste

Fixed Plant Fitter

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

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.

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, cost‑effective solutions that move our business forward.

We own what we do. From day‑to‑day tasks to major projects, we take pride in our work and responsibility for the outcome. We don’t walk past problems we address them together. Our expertise, reliability, and care reflect who we are and the difference we make.

And above all, we act with trust and integrity. Trust is built through open communication, honesty, and accountability. It allows us to move quickly, make confident decisions, and deliver results — knowing our people are empowered to do the right thing.

Our journey depends on talented, committed people who want to make an impact.

Take the first step and join us on the journey.

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.

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