Maintenance Mobile Plant Fitter

EMR UK Careers; Hartlepool; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company committed to sustainability and net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. This role offers the chance to make a tangible impact on the environment by maintaining and repairing essential machinery that supports recycling efforts. You will be a key player in ensuring operational efficiency and safety while managing your workload independently. With a focus on teamwork and communication, you will build strong relationships with plant operators and contribute to a greener future. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills to match, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Cycle to work scheme

25 days annual leave

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Wellbeing Scheme

Life Assurance

24/7 Colleague Assistance Programme

Financial Wellbeing Support

Online savings with major retailers

Qualifications

• Experience in servicing and repairing heavy plant and machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret hydraulic and electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, maintain, and repair hydraulic and treatment machinery.
• Conduct routine maintenance and ensure compliance with safety procedures.

Skills

Hydraulic systems maintenance

Electrical schematics interpretation

Welding (MIG, TIG)

Fault-finding

Time management

Communication

Education

Recognised apprenticeship

Tools

Hydraulic power packs

Pumps

Gearboxes

Conveyor systems

Treatment machinery

Job description

Package Description:

1. Bonus scheme
2. Cycle to work scheme
3. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, plus each year you will have the option to buy and sell leave
4. Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
5. Wellbeing Scheme, provided through Health Shield, giving every colleague – and their dependents – unlimited access to GPs and counselling, as well as cash back on a wide range of health and wellbeing treatment
6. Employee Support to include Life Assurance and critical illness pay
7. 24/7 Colleague Assistance Programme and Financial Wellbeing Support – access to affordable loans, savings accounts, advanced earned pay, and financial education via salary finance
8. Online savings - major retailers, utilities, entertainment plus many more!

About Our Opportunity:
Are you looking to have a sustainable career? Whilst truly making the world better, fairer and greener for the next generation.
You will be a true hero in the eyes of future generations to come. By playing a key part in our bold commitment to transform our business into a provider of net-zero carbon sustainable materials by 2040. You truly will be making the world a better place to live for the next generation.

What You Will Be Doing:

1. Monitor, fault-find, maintain, and repair equipment (hydraulic power packs, pumps, gearboxes, conveyor systems, treatment machinery).
2. Conduct scheduled machinery checks and routine maintenance (oiling, cleaning).
3. Replace parts based on service intervals.
4. Check and calibrate equipment for accuracy.
5. Maintain detailed service and maintenance records.
6. Identify, document, and investigate machine damage and faults.
7. Read and interpret hydraulic and electrical schematics.
8. Ensure compliance with processing plant standards and safety procedures.
9. Read project plans and coordinate with labour crews for installations.
10. Perform MIG, TIG, and other welding methods as required.

About You:

1. Completed a recognised apprenticeship, preferably higher-level.
2. Relevant experience in servicing and repairing heavy plant and machinery.
3. Full driving licence required; company van provided for site visits.
4. Able to work independently, managing time and workload effectively.
5. Communicate effectively with plant operators, site personnel, and customers & build and maintain strong working relationships.
6. Adhere to company policies and health & safety procedures.
7. Work to high standards with strong attention to detail.

Who we are:
‘Our purpose is to create a future where the materials we use don’t need to be extracted from the planet.’
At EMR, we give new life to unwanted materials. Every year, we recycle 10 million tonnes of metals and plastics, saving 19 million tonnes of carbon from entering the Earth’s atmosphere, diverting waste from landfill and protecting resources and habitats.
We couldn’t do any of this without our team members. In return for all they do, we do everything we can to create an environment of belonging, value, support and growth.

Recruitment Agencies:
We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List (PSL) and do not accept speculative CVs. Any unsolicited CVs, whether related to a specific position or submitted speculatively, will not be considered.