Fixed Plant Fitter - Leeds

GoodPeople; Leeds; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on engineering work

Experience with fixed plant equipment

Contribute to safe, reliable waste‑re6

Job summary

Net Zero Careers Accelerator (NZCA) is seeking a Fixed Plant Fitter to support a busy waste management facility with maintenance of fixed plant machinery.

You will perform planned and reactive maintenance, diagnose faults and complete repairs to keep equipment safe, reliable and efficient; previous experience in plant or mechanical maintenance is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in plant maintenance, mechanical maintenance or engineering environments.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• 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 complete repairs, replacements and adjustments to minimise downtime.
• Support preventative maintenance activities to improve plant reliability.
• Complete maintenance work safely and in line with site procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, repairs, parts used and maintenance activities.
• Work closely with maintenance, engineering and operations teams to resolve equipment issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve plant performance, safety and efficiency.
• Support a clean, safe and compliant working environment.

Skills

Fixed plant maintenance

Conveyors

Shredders

Plant machinery

Fault-finding

Teamwork

Health and safety

Education

Plant maintenance qualification

Tools

Industrial equipment

Job description

About the Net Zero Careers Accelerator (NZCA)

At the

Net Zero Careers Accelerator (NZCA), we connect jobseekers with fully funded training and employment opportunities that support the UK's transition to a greener economy. Working alongside employers across construction, retrofit, renewable energy and sustainability, we help candidates access rewarding careers that make a real environmental impact.

The Opportunity

We are supporting an established resource recovery and waste management organisation looking for a

Fixed Plant Fitter to help maintain the fixed plant and machinery within a busy waste management facility.

You will carry out planned and reactive maintenance, diagnose faults and complete repairs to help keep essential equipment operating safely, reliably and efficiently.

This is a hands‑on role suited to someone with experience in plant maintenance, mechanical maintenance, engineering or a similar environment.

Important to Know

Salary: £16-£20 per hour, depending on experience

Contract: Permanent

• The role is based within a busy waste management facility
• Experience with fixed plant, conveyors, shredders or industrial equipment would be beneficial
• Relevant plant maintenance or mechanical engineering qualifications would be advantageous
• Strong fault-finding and practical problem-solving skills are required

Key Responsibilities

• 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 complete repairs, replacements and adjustments to minimise downtime.
• Support preventative maintenance activities to improve plant reliability.
• Complete maintenance work safely and in line with site procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, repairs, parts used and maintenance activities.
• Work closely with maintenance, engineering and operations teams to resolve equipment issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve plant performance, safety and efficiency.
• Support a clean, safe and compliant working environment.
• Experience in plant maintenance, mechanical maintenance, engineering or a similar hands‑on role.
• Strong fault-finding and problem‑solving skills.
• A practical, hands‑on approach to engineering and maintenance.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong commitment to health, safety and environmental standards.
• Experience working with fixed plant machinery.
• Experience with conveyors, shredders or other industrial equipment.
• Relevant qualification in plant maintenance, mechanical engineering or a related discipline.
• Previous experience within waste management, recycling or a similar operational environment.

What We Offer

• £16-£20 per hour depending on experience.
• Hands‑on engineering and maintenance work within a busy operational environment.
• Opportunity to develop your experience with fixed plant and waste management equipment.
• A role contributing directly to safe, reliable and sustainable resource recovery operations.