Maintenance Fitter

EMR UK Careers; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

EMR UK Careers is seeking a plant fitter to join their commitment to sustainability. The role involves maintaining and repairing heavy plant machinery, ensuring safety and efficiency. Ideal candidates will have a recognized apprenticeship and the ability to work independently. Join us in making a difference for future generations.

Benefits

Attractive pay rates

Bonus scheme

Cycle to work scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Wellbeing Scheme

Employee Support including Life Assurance

24/7 Colleague Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience as a plant fitter with knowledge of fixed or mobile plant machinery.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair equipment including hydraulic systems, pumps, gearboxes.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults.
• Ensure safety standards and high-quality workmanship.

Skills

Communication

Mechanical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Recognized apprenticeship in plant maintenance

Job description

Package Description:

• Attractive pay rates + Increased overtime rates
• Bonus scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with options to buy and sell leave each year
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Wellbeing Scheme through Health Shield, offering unlimited access to GPs and counselling, plus cashback on health and wellbeing treatments
• Employee Support including Life Assurance and critical illness pay
• 24/7 Colleague Assistance Programme and Financial Wellbeing Support, including affordable loans, savings accounts, and advanced earned pay
• Online savings options with major retailers, utilities, entertainment, and more

About Our Opportunity:

Are you seeking a sustainable career that truly makes the world better, fairer, and greener for future generations? Join us in our bold commitment to transform our business into a provider of net zero carbon sustainable materials by 2040. You will play a key role in making the world a better place for the next generation.

The ideal candidate will have experience as a plant fitter, with good knowledge of fixed or mobile plant machinery. Apprenticeship training in construction or agricultural plant maintenance, or being a time-served mechanical fitter, is preferred. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently are essential.

Working hours are Friday to Sunday, 6am to 6pm, totaling 36 hours per week.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Maintain and repair equipment including hydraulic systems, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, and treatment machinery
• Perform inspections, servicing, calibrations, and part replacements
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults
• Record maintenance activities and document issues
• Respond to urgent breakdowns, including weekend callouts
• Interpret project plans and coordinate installations
• Carry out welding tasks such as MIG and TIG
• Ensure safety standards and high-quality workmanship
• Continuously seek improvements in work processes

About You:

• Recognized apprenticeship, preferably at a higher standard
• Experience with heavy plant machinery is advantageous
• Ability to work independently, managing your workload effectively
• Full UK Driving Licence

Who We Are:

Our purpose is to create a future where materials are reused and not extracted from the planet. At EMR, we recycle 10 million tonnes of metals and plastics annually, saving 19 million tonnes of carbon emissions, reducing landfill waste, and conserving resources.

We value our team members and strive to create an environment of belonging, support, and growth. We’re proud to be a Great Place To Work, recognized for our commitment to employee well-being, diversity, and career development.

If you want to be part of something meaningful, make a real difference, and work with like-minded individuals, click the link to apply.

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