Fixed Plant Fitter: Conveyor & Shredder Maintenance

Panda; Rothwell; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Panda is seeking a Fixed Plant Fitter to keep our waste management facility running safely and efficiently. You will maintain, repair and service fixed plant and machinery such as conveyors and shredders, ensuring minimal downtime while adhering to site procedures.

This hands-on role offers the opportunity to work with a supportive team, improve plant reliability and contribute to environmental sustainability.

Qualifications

• Experience in plant and mechanical maintenance.
• Familiarity with fixed plant machinery such as conveyors and shredders.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to health, safety and environmental standards.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Plant maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Fault-finding

Team player

Health and safety

Education

Plant maintenance qualification

Mechanical engineering qualification

Job description

Panda is seeking a Fixed Plant Fitter to keep our waste management facility running safely and efficiently. You will maintain, repair and service fixed plant and machinery such as conveyors and shredders, ensuring minimal downtime while adhering to site procedures.

This hands-on role offers the opportunity to work with a supportive team, improve plant reliability and contribute to environmental sustainability.